acabé
“acabé” means “I finished” in Spanish (completing a task or activity).
I finished
Also: I ended up, I just (finished)
📝 In Action
Acabé mi proyecto de ciencias anoche.
A2I finished my science project last night.
Al final, acabé muy cansado después de caminar tanto.
B1In the end, I ended up very tired after walking so much.
Acabé de leer el libro hace un minuto.
A2I finished reading the book a minute ago.
🔄 Conjugations
subjunctive
imperfect
present
indicative
preterite
imperfect
present
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Quick Quiz: acabé
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How would you say 'I finished the book' in Spanish?
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📚 Etymology▼
From the Spanish phrase 'a cabo', which comes from the Latin 'ad caput', meaning 'to the head' or 'to the end'. It literally means reaching the very tip or end of something.
First recorded: 13th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between 'acabé' and 'terminé'?
They are almost identical! 'Terminé' is more common for finishing a period of time or a project, while 'acabé' is used very often for reaching the very end or exhaustively completing something. You can usually use them interchangeably.
Does 'acabé' mean 'I just'?
Not exactly. 'Acabo de' (present tense) means 'I just did something now.' 'Acabé' is simply 'I finished' in the past.