English–Spanish

“finish” in Spanish

Spanish

Alsocompletar

Pronunciation

IPA/ultiˈmaɾ/

Example

Tenemos que ultimar los detalles antes de salir.

We have to finish the details before leaving.

Illustration for ultimar (finish)

How to say “finish” in Spanish

“Finish” in Spanish is ultimar.

Putting the final touches on a plan.

Full entry for ultimar: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with ultimar

El negociador dijo que ya habían ultimado los términos del contrato.

The negotiator said they had already finalized the terms of the contract.

Tips for using ultimar

  • Frequently collocates with detalles and preparativos, and the progressive 'estar ultimando' indicates final adjustments are in progress rather than complete.

Other Spanish words for “finish”

Ya he completado la tarea.

I have already completed the homework.

Related English words

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