terminar

[tɛɾmiˈnaɾ]

verb

to finish, to end, to terminate

1. to bring to an end or conclusion

I need to finish this project by Friday.

Preciso terminar este projeto até sexta-feira.

2. to come to an end; to conclude

The meeting terminated at 5 PM.

A reunião terminou às 17h.

3. to end a relationship or contract

They decided to terminate their partnership.

Eles decidiram terminar a parceria.

4. to result in; to end up

His reckless behavior terminated in disaster.

Seu comportamento imprudente terminou em desastre.

NYC Slang

wrap up, finish up

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

terminar

standard usage throughout Brazil

Rio de Janeiro

terminar

no significant regional variation

São Paulo

terminar

no significant regional variation

Portugal

terminar

same usage as in Brazil; sometimes 'acabar' is more colloquial

terminar em pizza (to end in a draw or without resolution)

terminar com alguém (to break up with someone)

terminar bem/mal (to end well/badly)

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