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"Concluir" is a transitive verb which is often translated as "to conclude", and "terminar" is an intransitive verb which is often translated as "to end". Learn more about the difference between "concluir" and "terminar" 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)
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.
