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acabemos

ah-kah-BEM-ohs

verbB1regular ar
let's finish?as a suggestion or command for a group,that we finish?expressing a wish, doubt, or requirement
Also:let's end?putting a stop to a situation or activity

Quick Reference

past Participleacabado
infinitiveacabar
gerundacabando

📝 In Action

¡Acabemos esto de una vez!

A2

Let's finish this once and for all!

Mi jefe quiere que acabemos el informe hoy.

B1

My boss wants us to finish the report today.

Es mejor que acabemos pronto para irnos a casa.

B1

It's better that we finish early so we can go home.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • terminemos (let's terminate/finish)
  • concluyamos (let's conclude)

Antonyms

Common Collocations

  • acabemos con esto – let's get this over with
  • antes de que acabemos – before we finish

Idioms & Expressions

  • acabemos y vámonos – Said when you want to complete a task quickly to leave.

💡 Grammar Points

Making Group Suggestions

When you want to say 'Let's do [something]' in Spanish, you often use this '-emos' ending for verbs that normally end in '-ar'.

Wishes and Demands

Use 'acabemos' after phrases like 'Espero que...' (I hope that...) or 'Quiero que...' (I want that...) to talk about finishing something.

❌ Common Pitfalls

Acabamos vs. Acabemos

Mistake: "Using 'acabamos' to mean 'let's finish'."

Correction: Use 'acabemos' for suggestions/wishes. 'Acabamos' with an 'a' means 'we are finishing' or 'we finished' (a statement of fact).

⭐ Usage Tips

A more common 'Let's'

While 'acabemos' is perfectly correct for 'let's finish', many people also use 'vamos a acabar' in casual conversation.

🔄 Conjugations

subjunctive

present

ellos/ellas/ustedesacaben
vosotrosacabéis
él/ella/ustedacabe
nosotrosacabemos
túacabes
yoacabe

imperfect

ellos/ellas/ustedesacabaran
vosotrosacabarais
él/ella/ustedacabara
nosotrosacabáramos
túacabaras
yoacabara

indicative

preterite

ellos/ellas/ustedesacabaron
vosotrosacabasteis
él/ella/ustedacabó
nosotrosacabamos
túacabaste
yoacabé

imperfect

ellos/ellas/ustedesacababan
vosotrosacababais
él/ella/ustedacababa
nosotrosacabábamos
túacababas
yoacababa

present

ellos/ellas/ustedesacaban
vosotrosacabáis
él/ella/ustedacaba
nosotrosacabamos
túacabas
yoacabo
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✏️ Quick Practice

💡 Quick Quiz: acabemos

Question 1 of 2

Which of these means 'Let's finish the game'?

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Word Family

acabar(to finish) - verb
acabado(finished / the finish) - adjective/noun
acabose(the last straw / the limit) - noun

Frequently Asked Questions

Is 'acabemos' only for 'let's'?

No, it is also used after certain phrases like 'I want you to...' or 'It's possible that...' when referring to 'we'.

What is the difference between 'acabemos' and 'terminemos'?

They are almost identical. 'Acabemos' is slightly more common in Spain and Mexico, while 'terminemos' is used widely everywhere.