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terminóterminóTERMINO is a coined term in online Spanish-language communication that combines a verb form with typographic emphasis. The construction consists of the preterite form "terminó" repeated once and followed by the uppercase noun "TERMINO." In usage, it functions as a nonce expression signaling a definitive conclusion or the end of a sequence, debate, or glossary entry, often in a humorous or emphatic tone.
Origin and usage: The phrase emerged in digital communities in the 2020s as a playful example of
Form and interpretation: The mix of verb, repetition, and uppercase noun yields multi-layered cues: the past-tense
Examples: In a comment thread about a term list, a post might end with: "Se cerró el
Reception: Linguists note it as an example of internet-driven experimentation with orthography and case to convey