Spanish word

finalizar

Pronunciation

IPA/finaliˈθaɾ/

Meaning

  • verbend

Example

La película finaliza a las nueve.

The movie ends at nine.

Illustration for finalizar (end)

More examples

Por favor, pulsa el botón para finalizar la compra.

Please press the button to complete the purchase.

Core concept

A stage curtain closing at the end of a performance.

Common phrases

  • finalizar una llamada

    end a call

  • finalizar un curso

    finish a course

  • finalizar la compra

    complete the purchase

Similar words

acabar: Brings something completely to an end, finishing actions or things.
terminar: Brings a task, job, or plan to its scheduled or intended end.
concluir: Brings a discussion, argument, or project together to reach a conclusion.
culminar: Reaches the highest or final point after a long process or sustained effort.

Definition in Spanish

Poner fin a algo; terminar o concluir una actividad, proceso o evento.

Word origin

From Latin finalis 'of the end', entering Romance via French finaliser and formed in Spanish with the verb-making suffix -izar to mean 'bring to an end'.

Usage tips

  • A relatively formal verb often used in written notices and official reports, while in casual conversation speakers prefer terminar or acabar.

Other meanings

  • finishverb

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