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"End" is a noun which is often translated as "el fin", and "finish" is a transitive verb which is often translated as "terminar". Learn more about the difference between "end" and "finish" below.
end(
ehnd
)A noun is a word referring to a person, animal, place, thing, feeling, or idea (e.g., man, dog, house).
1. (conclusion)
2. (extremity)
a. el extremo (M)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
Each end of the rope was tied to a tree on either side of the ravine.Cada extremo de la cuerda estaba atado a un árbol a ambos lados del precipicio.
3. (limit)
4. (death)
6. (area)
7. (side)
a. el aspecto (M)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
He's the one who handles the legal end of the firms' affairs.Él es quien lleva el aspecto legal de los asuntos de la empresa.
8. (purpose)
b. el propósito (M)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
To this end we are developing a new methodology.Con este propósito estamos desarrollando una nueva metodología.
9. (outcome)
A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
11. (to finish)
12. (to eradicate)
a. acabar con
The measures were designed to end land speculation.Las medidas iban dirigidas a acabar con la especulación del suelo.
An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g., The man sneezed.).
13. (to finish)
a. terminar
The enrollment period ends on September 18th.El plazo de matrícula termina el 18 de septiembre.
b. acabar
It's clear to me that the story is going to end badly.Yo tengo claro que esta historia va a acabar mal.
c. concluir
The construction work will end this summer.Las obras de construcción concluirán este verano.
finish(
fih
-
nihsh
)A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
2. (to use up)
3. (to defeat)
a. acabar con
"I'm going to finish him once and for all!" boomed the villain."¡Voy a acabar con él de una vez por todas!" gritó el villano.
a. terminar de
We'll finish papering the room over the weekend.Terminaremos de empapelar la habitación durante el fin de semana.
b. acabar de
Did you finish eating? Can I clear the table?¿Acabaron de comer? ¿Puedo quitar la mesa?
An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g., The man sneezed.).
A noun is a word referring to a person, animal, place, thing, feeling, or idea (e.g., man, dog, house).
8. (end)
9. (coating)
a. el acabado (M)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
The finish on your grandfather's desk came out really well.El acabado del escritorio de tu abuelo quedó muy bien.
10. (finish line)
