finish practice

[ˈfɪnɪʃ ˈpræktɪs]
verb phrase
terminar o treino / encerrar a prática
1. to complete or end a training session or rehearsal
We will finish practice at 5 PM today.
Vamos terminar o treino às 17h hoje.
2. to conclude a period of skill development or exercise
The team finished practice and headed to the locker room.
O time terminou o treino e foi para o vestiário.
3. to stop performing drills or exercises
After we finish practice, we can grab lunch together.
Depois que encerrarmos a prática, podemos almoçar juntos.
In both American and Brazilian sports culture, 'finishing practice' is a common expression used in athletic contexts. In Brazil, team sports are integral to social life, and practice schedules are often community events. The phrase is frequently used in gyms, sports clubs, and academic training environments across both regions.
NYC Slang
wrap it up / call it a day
Synonyms / Sinônimos
end practiceconclude practicewrap up practicecomplete trainingstop training
Antonyms / Antônimos
start practicebegin practicecommence trainingcontinue practice

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
terminar o treino / encerrar a prática
Standard usage in Brazilian Portuguese
Rio de Janeiro
acabar com o treino / dar por encerrado o treino
Common colloquial usage in Rio
São Paulo
finalizar o treino / pôr fim ao treino
More formal usage in business/corporate training contexts
Portugal
terminar o treino / encerrar o ensaio
Portuguese uses 'ensaio' more commonly for rehearsal/practice

Related Words

practice sessiontrainingrehearsaldrillworkoutexercise routine

Related Idioms & Phrases

call it a day
wrap up
knock it off
that's a wrap
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