finish

• Substantivo que se refere à parte final ou ao término de algo, como uma corrida ou atividade, além do acabamento, textura ou aspecto final de uma superfície ou produto.

A noun referring to the final part or end of something, or the surface texture or appearance of a manufactured item.

1. End or conclusionA2formal

   The final part or end of something.

   Fim

   • The finish of the race was very exciting.
   • We are approaching the finish of the project.
   • The movie had a surprising finish.

   Sinônimoscessationclosecompletionconclusionculminationdenouementendendingfinaletermination

   Antônimosbeginningcommencementopeningoriginstart

2. B1formal

   The final surface texture or appearance of a material, such as paint, wood, or metal.

   Acabamento

   • The table has a smooth, glossy finish.
   • They applied a matte finish to the walls.
   • The car's paint has a metallic finish.

   Sinônimosappearancecoatglosspatinapolishsheensurfacetexture

• Verbo usado para indicar a conclusão de algo ou o término de uma tarefa ou atividade.

A verb used to indicate the act of bringing something to an end or completing a task or activity.

1. Complete an actionA1formal

   To bring something to an end; to complete a task or activity.

   Terminar

   • She finished her homework before dinner.
   • He finished reading the book in one day.
   • They finished building the house last month.

   Sinônimosaccomplishachieveceaseclosecompleteconcludeendterminatewrap up

   Antônimosbegincommenceinitiatestart

2. Consume or use upA2informal

   To eat, drink, or use all of something.

   Terminar / acabar / consumir tudo

   • He finished his coffee and left.
   • The kids finished all the cake.
   • We finished the last of the milk this morning.

   Sinônimosconsumedepletedevourdrinkeatemptyexhaustpolish offuse up

   Antônimosbeginstart

3. A2formal

   To reach the end of a race, journey, or process.

   Terminar

   • She finished the marathon in under four hours.
   • The train finished its journey at the central station.
   • He finished his speech with a powerful quote.

   Sinônimosaccomplishachieveclosecompleteconcludeendterminatewrap up

   Antônimosbegincommenceinitiatestart

Variantes phrasalfinish offfinish outfinish up