How to Say "we complete" in Spanish
The most common Spanish word for “we complete” is “acabamos” — use 'acabamos' when referring to the act of finalizing or bringing a task to its end, often implying a sense of completion or accomplishment..
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Use 'acabamos' when referring to the act of finalizing or bringing a task to its end, often implying a sense of completion or accomplishment.
Examples
Siempre acabamos el trabajo antes de la hora límite.
We always finish the work before the deadline.
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Use 'terminamos' when referring to the cessation of an activity or event, or when something reaches its end point, often implying a natural conclusion.
Examples
Siempre terminamos la reunión antes de las tres.
We always finish the meeting before three.
Acabar vs. Terminar: The Nuance of Completion
Learners often confuse 'acabamos' and 'terminamos' because both translate to 'we finish' or 'we complete.' The key difference lies in the focus: 'acabar' emphasizes the act of bringing something to a close, while 'terminar' emphasizes the point at which something stops or concludes.
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