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How to Say "i complete" in Spanish

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acabo

VerbA2General
Use 'acabo' when you are talking about finishing a routine activity or a general task, implying the completion of a process.

Examples

Normalmente, acabo mi trabajo a las cinco.

Normally, I finish my work at five.

VerbA1General
Use 'termino' when referring to the completion of a specific assignment, project, or a defined period of time, like a shift.

Examples

Yo termino mi turno a las siete.

I finish my shift at seven.

Acabo vs. Termino

Learners often confuse 'acabo' and 'termino' because both mean 'I finish'. Remember that 'acabo' is more for general completion of activities, while 'termino' often applies to more defined tasks or periods.

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