terminar

Senses

1. 1.

   to finish

   to bring something to an end or completion

2. 2.

   to end

   to come to a conclusion or stop happening

3. 3.

   to end up

   to eventually find oneself in a particular state or situation

4. 4.

   to break up (with someone)

   to end a romantic relationship

Examples

• "Eu terminei o projeto ontem à noite."

  I finished the project last night.

• "A reunião terminou mais cedo do que esperado."

  The meeting ended earlier than expected.

• "Se você continuar assim, vai terminar sozinho."

  If you keep this up, you'll end up alone.

Usage

One of the most common verbs in Portuguese. Use "terminar com" to mean "to break up with" someone. Frequently used in both formal and informal contexts. Synonyms include "acabar," "finalizar," and "concluir," though "terminar" is more general and versatile.