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acabar Present Conjugation

acabarto finish

A1regular -ar★★★★★
Quick answer:

The present tense of acabar is regular: acabo, acabas, acaba, acabamos, acabáis, acaban.

acabar Present Forms

yoacabo
acabas
él/ella/ustedacaba
nosotrosacabamos
vosotrosacabáis
ellos/ellas/ustedesacaban

When to Use the Present

Use the present for current actions, habits, or the very common 'acabar de + infinitive' construction meaning 'to have just done something'.

Notes on acabar in the Present

Acabar is a standard regular -ar verb in the present tense.

Example Sentences

  • Siempre acabo mi café antes de salir.

    I always finish my coffee before leaving.

    yo

  • Acabo de llegar a casa.

    I have just arrived home.

    yo

  • ¿A qué hora acaban ustedes?

    What time do you all finish?

    ellos/ellas/ustedes

Common Mistakes

  • Mistake: Confusing 'acabo' (I finish) with 'al cabo' (at the end).

    Correct: acabo

    Why: 'Acabo' is a verb form, while 'al cabo' is part of a prepositional phrase.

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