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Spanish Phrase

¿Ya terminaste ese informe?

/ja temiˈnas.te ˈe.se inˈfoɾ.me/
Meaning"Have you already finished that report?"
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Meaning

The speaker is asking whether the listener has already finished the specific report that has been mentioned before. It conveys a sense of checking progress or reminding someone about a deadline.

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When to use

Use this question in informal or semi‑formal settings—among coworkers, classmates, or friends—when you need to know if a task that was assigned or discussed is completed. It’s common in office chats, study groups, or any situation where a deadline is approaching.

✦Grammar Breakdown

¿Yaterminasteeseinforme?

1

Ya

An adverb meaning 'already' or 'now', often placed before the verb to ask about completion.

2

terminaste

Preterite form of the verb terminar for 'tú' (second‑person singular informal). It signals a completed action in the past.

3

ese

Demonstrative adjective meaning 'that' (near the listener). It points to a specific report already known in the conversation.

4

informe

Masculine noun meaning 'report' or 'document'.

🗨In Conversation

A

¿Ya terminaste ese informe?

Have you already finished that report?

Sí, lo envié esta mañana. ¿Quieres que lo revise?

Yes, I sent it this morning. Do you want me to review it?

B

✕Common Mistakes

  • ¿Ya terminó ese informe?

    "Terminó" is third‑person singular (él/ella/usted). Use "terminaste" for the informal "tú" form.

  • ¿Ya terminaste un informe?

    If the report hasn't been mentioned yet, use the indefinite article "un informe" instead of the demonstrative "ese".

  • Ya terminaste ese informe?

    Missing opening question mark makes the sentence a statement rather than a question.

↔Alternatives

  • ¿Has terminado ese informe?

    Have you finished that report?

  • ¿Ya acabaste ese informe?

    Have you already finished that report?

  • ¿Terminaste ya ese informe?

    Did you finish that report already?

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Cultural Tip

In many Spanish‑speaking workplaces, asking "¿Ya terminaste…?" can sound a bit urgent or pressuring, especially if said with a rising intonation. To soften it, you can add a polite phrase like "por favor" or use the present perfect ("¿Has terminado…?") which feels less abrupt. Also, remember that "ese" points to something the listener can see or has just mentioned, so make sure the report is already in the shared context.