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Conjugation Chart of “Terminar” (to finish) in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands)

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Understanding the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands) of “Terminar”

The Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands) of Terminar is used to give direct orders or instructions to end or finish something, for example Termina tu tarea antes de salir. (Finish your homework before going out.)

Terminar is a regular -ar verb, so its Imperative conjugations follow the typical pattern for this verb type.

How to Use Terminar in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands)

Terminar generally means to finish or to end something, but has several different meanings in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands), some of which might surprise you.

To finish a task or activity: For example, ¡Termina tu tarea! (Finish your homework!)

To complete or conclude something: For example, ¡Termina el informe antes de irte! (Finish the report before you leave!)

To end a relationship or situation: For example, ¡Termina con él de una vez! (Break up with him once and for all!)

To consume or finish food/drink (colloquial): For example, ¡Termina tu plato! (Finish your plate!) or ¡Termínate esa cerveza! (Finish that beer!)

To stop or cease an action (rude): For example, ¡Termina de molestar! (Stop bothering me!) or ¡Termina ya, pesado! (Quit it already, you pest!)

Real Life Examples of Terminar in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands)

¡Termina tu tarea antes de salir a jugar! (Finish your homework before going out to play!)

Por favor, terminen sus platos antes de pedir el postre. (Please finish your plates before asking for dessert.)

Equipo, terminemos este proyecto para la próxima semana. (Team, let’s finish this project by next week.)

Oye amigo, termina tu cerveza antes de que se caliente. (Hey buddy, finish your beer before it gets warm.)

Mamá dice que termines de limpiar tu cuarto antes de ir a la fiesta. (Mom says to finish cleaning your room before going to the party.)

Chicos, terminad de empacar para que podamos salir a tiempo. (Kids, finish packing so we can leave on time.)

Señor, termine de llenar este formulario por favor. (Sir, please finish filling out this form.)

Antes de irnos de vacaciones, terminemos todos los pendientes en la oficina. (Before we go on vacation, let’s finish all the pending work at the office.)

¡Termina de desayunar rápido o llegaremos tarde! (Finish your breakfast quickly or we’ll be late!)

Oye viejo, termina ese taco antes de que se enfríe. (Hey man, finish that taco before it gets cold.)

Estudiantes, terminen la tarea de esta noche para mañana. (Students, finish tonight’s homework for tomorrow.)

Equipo, terminemos este reporte para la junta de mañana. (Team, let’s finish this report for tomorrow’s meeting.)

Hija, termina de arreglarte para que podamos irnos. (Daughter, finish getting ready so we can leave.)

Muchachos, terminad sus malteadas antes del próximo partido. (Guys, finish your milkshakes before the next game.)

Señores, terminen de firmar estos documentos por favor. (Gentlemen, please finish signing these documents.)

Conjugation Chart with English Translations

Conjugations of Terminar (to finish) in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands) (Castilian Spanish) with English Translations:

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Synonyms

The Imperative mood is also known as the Command Form, Affirmative Command Mood, or Direct Command Form in English, and as Modo Imperativo, Imperativo Afirmativo, Mandatos Afirmativos, or Forma de Mandato in Spanish.