terminar
verbCEFR A1High frequency
What does “terminar” mean in English?
to finish/end
Example sentences
Termino el trabajo a las cinco.
I finish work at five.
Termina de comer.
Finish eating.
La película termina mal.
The film ends badly.
How to use it
Terminar means 'to finish' / 'to end'. Regular -ar verb. Often paired with de + infinitive: terminar de comer ('to finish eating').
Common mistake
Use 'terminar DE [infinitive]' for 'finish doing': 'termino de comer' = 'I finish eating'. The 'de' is required.