terminar
to break up / to end (a relationship)
Beginner Verb
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Pronunciation
/teʁ.mi.ˈnaʁ/
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Cultural Note
In Brazil, 'terminar' is the standard way to say 'break up.' A common cultural phenomenon is the 'término ioiô' (yo-yo breakup), where couples repeatedly break up and get back together. Brazilians also use 'dar um tempo' (take a break) before fully terminating.
📝 Example Sentences
Eles terminaram depois de dois anos.
They broke up after two years.
Eu terminei com ele ontem.
I broke up with him yesterday.