The Portuguese verb "terminar" means "to finish/end" in English. It is a regular verb. Below you'll find the complete conjugation tables for "terminar" across all 5 tenses. New to Portuguese verbs? Start with the Portuguese verb guide.
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How to Conjugate "terminar" in the Present Tense
Presente do indicativo Actions happening now or regularly| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| eu | I | termino |
| tu | you (informal) | terminas |
| ele/ela/você | he/she/you (formal) | termina |
| nós | we | terminamos |
| vós | you all (formal) | terminais |
| eles/elas/vocês | they/you all | terminam |
Ele termina cedo.
say it EH-luh ter-MEE-nah SEH-doo
He finishes early.
In other languages
- French Il finit tôt.
- German Er ist früh fertig.
- Spanish Termina temprano.
- Dutch Hij is vroeg klaar.
Eu termino o trabalho.
say it eh-oo ter-MEE-noo oo trah-BAH-lyoo
I finish the work.
In other languages
- French Je termine le travail.
- German Ich beende die Arbeit.
- Spanish Termino el trabajo.
- Dutch Ik maak het werk af.
How to Conjugate "terminar" in the Past (completed) Tense
Pretérito perfeito simples Actions completed in the past| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| eu | I | terminei |
| tu | you (informal) | terminaste |
| ele/ela/você | he/she/you (formal) | terminou |
| nós | we | terminámos |
| vós | you all (formal) | terminastes |
| eles/elas/vocês | they/you all | terminaram |
Você terminou a carta.
say it voh-SEH tehr-mee-NOH ah KAR-tah
You finished the letter.
In other languages
- French Tu as fini la lettre.
- German Du hast den Brief beendet.
- Spanish Terminaste la carta.
- Dutch Je hebt de brief afgemaakt.
Eu terminei o trabalho.
say it eh-oo tehr-mee-NAY oo trah-BAH-lyoo
I finished the work.
In other languages
- French J'ai terminé le travail.
- German Ich habe die Arbeit beendet.
- Spanish Terminé el trabajo.
- Dutch Ik heb het werk afgemaakt.
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Pretérito imperfeito Actions that were ongoing in the past| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| eu | I | terminava |
| tu | you (informal) | terminavas |
| ele/ela/você | he/she/you (formal) | terminava |
| nós | we | terminávamos |
| vós | you all (formal) | termináveis |
| eles/elas/vocês | they/you all | terminavam |
Ele terminava a carta.
say it EH-luh tehr-mee-NAH-vah ah KAR-tah
He was finishing the letter.
In other languages
- French Il finissait la lettre.
- German Er war dabei, den Brief zu beenden.
- Spanish Estaba terminando la carta.
- Dutch Hij was de brief aan het afmaken.
Eu terminava o exercício.
say it ay oo tehr-mee-NAH-vah oo eh-sehr-SEE-see-oo
I was finishing the exercise.
In other languages
- French Je finissais l'exercice.
- German Ich war dabei, die Übung zu beenden.
- Spanish Estaba terminando el ejercicio.
- Dutch Ik was de oefening aan het afmaken.
How to Conjugate "terminar" in the Future Tense
Futuro do presente Actions that will happen| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| eu | I | terminarei |
| tu | you (informal) | terminarás |
| ele/ela/você | he/she/you (formal) | terminará |
| nós | we | terminaremos |
| vós | you all (formal) | terminareis |
| eles/elas/vocês | they/you all | terminarão |
Ele terminará a sopa.
say it EH-leh ter-mee-nah-RAH ah SOH-pah
He will finish the soup.
In other languages
- French Il finira la soupe.
- German Er wird die Suppe fertig essen.
- Spanish Él terminará la sopa.
- Dutch Hij zal de soep opeten.
Eu terminarei o trabalho.
say it eh-oo ter-mee-nah-RAY oo trah-BAH-lyoo
I will finish the work.
In other languages
- French Je finirai le travail.
- German Ich werde die Arbeit beenden.
- Spanish Terminaré el trabajo.
- Dutch Ik zal het werk afmaken.
How to Conjugate "terminar" in the Would (conditional) Tense
Condicional Hypothetical actions| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| eu | I | terminaria |
| tu | you (informal) | terminarias |
| ele/ela/você | he/she/you (formal) | terminaria |
| nós | we | terminaríamos |
| vós | you all (formal) | terminaríeis |
| eles/elas/vocês | they/you all | terminariam |
Ele terminaria o livro.
say it EH-luh tehr-mee-nah-REE-ah oo LEE-vroo
He would finish the book.
In other languages
- French Il finirait le livre.
- German Er würde das Buch beenden.
- Spanish Él terminaría el libro.
- Dutch Hij zou het boek afmaken.
Eu terminaria o trabalho.
say it eh-oo tehr-mee-nah-REE-ah oo trah-BAH-lyoo
I would finish the work.
In other languages
- French Je finirais le travail.
- German Ich würde die Arbeit beenden.
- Spanish Terminaría el trabajo.
- Dutch Ik zou het werk afmaken.
Frequently Asked Questions About "terminar"
Is "terminar" regular or irregular in Portuguese?
"Terminar" is a regular Portuguese verb that follows standard conjugation patterns for its verb group.
What does "terminar" mean in English?
The Portuguese verb "terminar" means "to finish/end" in English.
How do you conjugate "terminar" in the present tense?
In the present tense (Presente do indicativo): eu → termino, tu → terminas, ele/ela/você → termina, nós → terminamos, vós → terminais, eles/elas/vocês → terminam.
How many tenses does "terminar" have in Portuguese?
"Terminar" is conjugated across 5 tenses in Portuguese: Present, Past (completed), Past (ongoing), Future, Would (conditional).
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