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"Completar" is a transitive verb which is often translated as "to complete", and "terminar" is an intransitive verb which is often translated as "to end". Learn more about the difference between "completar" and "terminar" below.
completar(
kohm
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pleh
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tahr
)A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
a. to complete
Mi hija completó su semestre de intercambio y regresa pronto a casa.My daughter completed her semester abroad and is coming back home soon.
b. to finish
Obtuve una mala nota porque no completé el examen a tiempo.I got a bad grade because I didn't finish the exam in time.
2. (to fill)
a. to fill out
Por favor, completa la encuesta con información detallada.Please fill out the survey with detailed information.
b. to complete
Completa la oración con los verbos de la lista.Complete the sentence using the verbs on the list.
completarse
A pronominal verb always uses a reflexive pronoun. (e.g., Te ves cansado.).
3. (to finish)
a. to be completed
La transacción se completó con éxito y el dinero está disponible en su cuenta.The transaction was completed successfully and the money is available in your account.
terminar(
tehr
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mee
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nahr
)An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g., The man sneezed.).
a. to break up with
Terminó con su novia porque necesitaba espacio.He broke up with his girlfriend because he needed space.
A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
b. to be done with
¿A qué hora crees que terminarás la traducción?What time do you think you'll be done with the translation?
4. (to result)
a. to end up (used with "-ing")
¿Sabías que Sandy y Jake terminaron casándose?Did you know Sandy and Jake ended up getting married?
terminarse
A pronominal verb always uses a reflexive pronoun. (e.g., Te ves cansado.).
a. to run out
Espero que lleguemos a nuestro destino antes de que al coche se le termine la gasolina.I hope we get to where we're going before the car runs out of gas.
