Spanish Conversation · Level 67
60 words
Spanish word
ultimar
Pronunciation
IPA/ultiˈmaɾ/
Meaning
- verbfinish
Example
Tenemos que ultimar los detalles antes de salir.
We have to finish the details before leaving.
More examples
El negociador dijo que ya habían ultimado los términos del contrato.
The negotiator said they had already finalized the terms of the contract.
Core concept
Putting the final touches on a plan.
Common phrases
ultimar los detalles
finalize the details
ultimar los preparativos
finalize the preparations
ultimar un acuerdo
finalize an agreement
Similar words
acabar: Ends an action or event, terminating its occurrence.
terminar: Reaches the natural endpoint of a process or task.
finalizar: Carries out the last steps to close an activity.
concluir: Brings a discussion or task to a reasoned conclusion.
Definition in Spanish
Finalizar por completo algo ocupándose de los últimos detalles prácticos.
Word origin
From Latin ultimus 'last', via a late Latin verb formation, ultimar developed in Spanish to mean completing something by addressing its remaining practical details.
Usage tips
- Frequently collocates with detalles and preparativos, and the progressive 'estar ultimando' indicates final adjustments are in progress rather than complete.