terminado (spanish) - meaning, definition, translation, pronunciation

Part of Speech

Adjective (can also function as a noun in certain contexts)

Phonetic Transcription

[teɾ.miˈna.ðo]

Translation Options into English

• Finished
• Completed
• Done

Meaning and Usage

The word "terminado" primarily means "finished" or "completed." It is commonly used to describe tasks, projects, or processes that have reached their conclusion. In Spanish, it can also refer to something that has been completed to a satisfactory level or state.

• Frequency of Use: The term is frequently used in both oral and written contexts. It is particularly common in formal and technical communication within the polytechnical field, where the completion of tasks and projects is important.

Example Sentences

1. El proyecto está terminado y listo para la presentación.

2. The project is finished and ready for presentation.

3. Una vez que el proceso está terminado, se puede proceder a la siguiente fase.

4. Once the process is finished, one can proceed to the next phase.

5. El informe tiene que estar terminado para el final de la semana.

6. The report has to be done by the end of the week.

Idiomatic Expressions

While "terminado" may not have many idiomatic expressions specifically involving the word, it is often used in conjunction with other terms to convey various meanings related to completion or finalization.

Example Idiomatic Expressions

1. Estar terminado con algo.
2. To be done with something.

3. Estoy terminado con la tarea, así que puedo descansar.

   • I am done with the homework, so I can rest.

4. Terminar en un suspiro.

5. To finish in a sigh (to end with a feeling of relief).

6. La presentación terminó en un suspiro cuando todos los asistentes aplaudieron.

   • The presentation finished in a sigh when all attendees applauded.

7. No estar terminado hasta que esté terminado.

8. Not to be finished until it is finished.
9. Recuerda que el trabajo no está terminado hasta que esté terminado.
   • Remember that the work is not done until it is done.

Etymology

The word "terminado" is derived from the Latin verb "terminare," which means "to end" or "to finish." The suffix "-ado" indicates a past participle form, meaning it describes something that has been completed.

Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms

• Completo
• Finalizado
• Acabado (in some contexts)

Antonyms

• Incompleto
• Inacabado
• Pendiente