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"Concluir" is a transitive verb which is often translated as "to conclude", and "finalizar" is a transitive verb which is often translated as "to finish". Learn more about the difference between "concluir" and "finalizar" below.
concluir(
kohng
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klweer
)A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
b. to finish
El arquitecto espera concluir las obras de remodelación en un mes.The architect expects to finish remodeling in about a month.
c. to complete
Los fondos se nos agotaron antes de que concluyéramos la expedición.We ran out of funds before we completed the expedition.
2. (to infer)
a. to conclude
Concluyeron que su propuesta era la más adecuada para este proyecto.They concluded that her proposal was the most appropriate for this project.
b. to come to the conclusion
Por lo que me has dicho, concluyo que no quieres participar en el negocio.Based on what you have told me, I have come to the conclusion that you don't want to take part in the business.
An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g., The man sneezed.).
a. to conclude
Llegas demasiado tarde; el evento ya ha concluido.You've come too late; the event has already concluded.
b. to finish
Tomaré un descanso en cuanto el trabajo haya concluido.I will take a break as soon as the work is finished.
c. to end
La conferencia está programada para concluir mañana.The conference is scheduled to end tomorrow.
d. to expire (deadline, period)
El período de prueba gratuito del software ha concluido.The free trial period for this software has expired.
concluirse
A pronominal verb always uses a reflexive pronoun. (e.g., Te ves cansado.).
4. (to finish)
finalizar(
fee
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nah
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lee
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sahr
)A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
a. to finish
Tardé casi dos años en finalizar mi tesis.It took me almost two years to finish my thesis.
b. to complete
El atleta finalizó el maratón en menos de dos horas y cinco minutos.The athlete completed the marathon in under two hours and five minutes.
An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g., The man sneezed.).
b. to come to an end
Las negociaciones finalizaron sin que se llegara a un acuerdo.Negotiations came to an end without an agreement.
c. to finish
Los obreros terminarán de construir la casa antes de que finalice el año.The construction workers will build the house before the year finishes.
