How to Say "they end" in Spanish
The most common Spanish word for “they end” is “acaban” — use 'acaban' when referring to the completion of a specific period of time or a defined event..
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VerbA1General
Use 'acaban' when referring to the completion of a specific period of time or a defined event.
Examples
Ellos acaban su trabajo a las cinco.
They finish their work at five o'clock.
VerbA1General
Use 'terminan' when referring to a process or an event that is coming to a close.
Examples
Los estudiantes terminan el examen a las diez.
The students finish the exam at ten o'clock.
Acabar vs. Terminar
Learners often confuse 'acabar' and 'terminar' because they both mean 'to finish'. The key difference lies in what is being finished: 'acabar' is more often used for finishing a specific time period or task, while 'terminar' can describe the end of a more drawn-out process or event.
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