How to Say "they finish" in Spanish
The most common Spanish word for “they finish” is “acaban” — use 'acaban' when referring to the completion of a task or an activity, often implying a natural conclusion or reaching the end point..
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VerbA1General
Use 'acaban' when referring to the completion of a task or an activity, often implying a natural conclusion or reaching the end point.
Examples
Ellos acaban su trabajo a las cinco.
They finish their work at five o'clock.
VerbA1General
Use 'terminan' when referring to the completion of a task, activity, or event, often highlighting the act of bringing something to an end.
Examples
Los estudiantes terminan el examen a las diez.
The students finish the exam at ten o'clock.
Acabar vs. Terminar
Many learners struggle to differentiate between 'acabar' and 'terminar'. While often interchangeable, 'acabar' can sometimes suggest a more natural completion or reaching a point, whereas 'terminar' focuses more on the act of ending something.
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