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"Adverbio" is a noun which is often translated as "adverb", and "acabar de" is a transitive verb phrase which is often translated as "just". Learn more about the difference between "adverbio" and "acabar de" below.
el adverbio(
ahd
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behr
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byoh
)
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
masculine noun
a. adverb
Los adverbios en español suelen terminar en "-mente" y en inglés, en "-ly".Adverbs in Spanish usually end with "-mente" and in English with "-ly."
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acabar de(
ah
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kah
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bahr
 
deh
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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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