finish it

[ˈfɪnɪʃ ɪt]
verb phrase
terminar isso
1. to complete or bring to an end something that was started
You should finish it before you leave work today.
Você deveria terminar isso antes de sair do trabalho hoje.
2. to consume or use up the remainder of something
Don't forget to finish it; there's still some left.
Não esqueça de terminar isso; ainda há bastante deixado.
3. to defeat or eliminate an opponent decisively
The boxer landed a powerful punch to finish it in the second round.
O boxeador desferiu um soco poderoso para terminar tudo no segundo round.
This is a straightforward, universally used phrase in both American English and Brazilian Portuguese. In American contexts, it's commonly used in business, sports, and casual conversation. In Brazilian Portuguese, 'terminar isso' is neutral and formal, while 'acabar com isso' is more colloquial. The phrase carries no special cultural connotation in either language.
NYC Slang
wrap it up
Synonyms / Sinônimos
complete itend itconclude itwrap it upfinalize it
Antonyms / Antônimos
start itbegin itleave it incompleteabandon it

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
terminar isso
most common and widely understood translation
Rio de Janeiro
terminar isso
same as general Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
terminar isso
same as general Brazilian Portuguese
Portugal
acabar com isso
Portuguese European preference for 'acabar' over 'terminar'

Related Words

finishcompletionendingconcludeterminate

Related Idioms & Phrases

finish it off
finish something strong
get it finished
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