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"Acabar de" is a transitive verb phrase which is often translated as "just", and "verbo reflexivo" is a noun which is often translated as "reflexive verb". Learn more about the difference between "acabar de" and "verbo reflexivo" below.
acabar de(
ah
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kah
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bahr
 
deh
)
A transitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and requires a direct object (e.g., take out the trash.).
transitive verb phrase
a. just (adverb)
Me acabo de dar cuenta de que se me quedaron las llaves en casa.I just realized I left my keys at home.
a. to finish
Cuando acabes de comer, lava los platos.When you finish eating, do the dishes.
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el verbo reflexivo(
behr
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boh
 
rreh
-
flehk
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see
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boh
)
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
masculine noun
a. reflexive verb
El objeto de un verbo reflexivo es siempre un pronombre reflexivo.The object of a reflexive verb is always a reflexive pronoun.
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