Spanish Phrase
Termino a las seis.
Meaning
This phrase is used to state the specific time you conclude a task, work shift, or activity. It utilizes the verb 'terminar' in the present tense to indicate a regular schedule or an immediate future intention.
When to use
Use this phrase when discussing your daily schedule, responding to questions about your work hours, or coordinating plans with friends. It is appropriate for both formal workplace settings and casual social environments.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Terminoalasseis
Terminar
The verb 'terminar' is conjugated in the first person singular present tense (yo) to indicate 'I finish'.
A las
This is the standard construction for 'at' followed by a plural hour (2-12). Use 'a la' only for 1:00.
🗨In Conversation
¿A qué hora dejas de trabajar hoy?
What time do you stop working today?
Termino a las seis.
I finish at six.
✕Common Mistakes
Termino en las seis.
In Spanish, we use the preposition 'a' to indicate 'at' for specific times, never 'en'.
Termino a seis.
Hours always require the definite article 'las' (or 'la' for one o'clock) between the preposition and the number.
↔Alternatives
Acabo a las seis.
I finish at six.
Salgo a las seis.
I leave at six.
Cultural Tip
While 'las seis' usually implies the afternoon in a work context, many Spanish-speaking countries use the 24-hour clock for official schedules. In conversation, it is common to simply say the number and let the context define if it is AM or PM.