Terminar y acabar
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Por favor puedes explicarme simplemente la diferencia entre 'terminar' y 'acabar' y cn ejemplos de uso. Gracias
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updated Jun 22, 2012
posted by margarita1943
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Sometimes they are used in the same manner and sometimes they differ.
Terminar can be used as finish something you started, an action.
"Terminé la tarea" (I finished the the homework).
Acabar can be used as "end up" and "just finished" doing something (Acabar + de + infinitive)/
"Acabo muy cansado ese día" (I end up very tired that day).
"Acaba de regresar" (He just returned).
updated Jun 22, 2012
edited by --Mariana--
posted by --Mariana--
Gracias, Mariana. Es útil para mí también. :)) - iana01, Jun 22, 2012
Ese día. - DualG, Jun 22, 2012
Ooops, thanks, DualG. - --Mariana--, Jun 22, 2012
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One example I always remember is "Acabo de terminar este libro". (I just finished this book). I think this brings out the difference between the two words without a lot of explanation.
updated Jun 22, 2012
posted by Noetol
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Gracias.¡ Suena bien, solo necesito recordarlo cuando lo use!
updated Jun 22, 2012
posted by margarita1943
