"We are done" is a colloquial expression used to signify the completion of a task, the end of a relationship, or a declaration that no further action will be taken. The phrase expresses finality, indicating that something is finished or no longer viable. It is used frequently in both oral speech and written contexts, but it tends to be more common in casual or conversational settings.
We are done with our project for the semester.
Nosotros hemos terminado con nuestro proyecto para el semestre.
After months of disagreements, I told him, "We are done."
Después de meses de desacuerdos, le dije: "Hemos terminado."
"We are done playing this game," she said after losing.
"Hemos terminado de jugar este juego," dijo después de perder.
"We are done" can appear in various idiomatic expressions, primarily reflecting the idea of completion or finality. Here are some related phrases and examples:
"After the presentation, we are done and dusted."
(Después de la presentación, estamos completamente terminados.)
Done to a turn – to have cooked or prepared something to perfection.
"This steak is done to a turn."
(Este filete está hecho a la perfección.)
Over and done with – to indicate that a troubling or difficult situation is finished.
"Once the exams are finally over, I will be glad it's over and done with."
(Una vez que los exámenes hayan terminado, estaré contento de que se haya acabado.)
Done for – to be in a hopeless situation.
"If we miss this flight, we are done for."
(Si perdemos este vuelo, estamos perdidos.)
Get it done – to complete a task or project.
The phrase "we are done" is derived from Middle English "don," meaning to perform or to execute. Its roots can be traced back to the Old English "don," which relates to the concept of doing something or completing an action.