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"He terminado" is a form of "he terminado", a phrase which is often translated as "I've finished". "Ya terminé" is a phrase which is often translated as "I've already finished". Learn more about the difference between "he terminado" and "ya terminé" below.
he terminado(
eh
 
tehr
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mee
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nah
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doh
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A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. I've finished
Ya he terminado la carrera y ahora tengo que buscar trabajo.I've already finished my degree and now I have to look for work.
b. I finished
He terminado de escribir mis emails. ¿Necesitas tú la computadora o la apago?I finished writing my emails. Do you need the computer, or shall I turn it off?
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ya terminé(
yah
 
tehr
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mee
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neh
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A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. I've already finished
Mamá, ya terminé la tarea. ¿Me puedo ir a jugar?Mom, I've already finished my homework. Can I go to play?
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