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How to Say "you end" in Spanish

The Spanish word foryou endis acabasA1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.

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bringing something to a close
A colorful illustration of a child smiling as they place the last piece into a completed jigsaw puzzle.

Examples

¿A qué hora acabas tu clase de español hoy?

What time do you finish your Spanish class today?

Si acabas con todo el pan, tenemos que ir a comprar más.

If you finish all the bread, we have to go buy more.

Siempre acabas lo que empiezas, lo cual es admirable.

You always finish what you start, which is admirable.

Verb Usage

"Acabas" is the 'tú' (casual 'you') form of the present tense, used for actions happening now or habits.

Confusing 'acabar' and 'terminar'

Mistake:Using 'acabar' reflexively when 'terminar' is better.

Correction: Both mean 'to finish', but 'acabar' can sometimes feel more final or definitive, though they are often interchangeable.

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