el

masculine

/ˈteɾmino/

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Translation

term; end, conclusion

Word origin

From Latin terminus ('boundary, limit, end'). The same root gives English 'term', 'terminal' and 'terminus'.

Origin: Latin
Root: terminus
English cognates: term, terminal, terminus

Grammar

Gendermasculine

Pluraltérminos

Examples

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The project came to an end in December.

We must accept the terms of the contract.

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In general terms, the plan worked well.

They brought the argument to an end with an agreement.

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This word is part of lesson 49.