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"Acabo" is a form of "acabar", a transitive verb which is often translated as "to finish". "Al final" is a phrase which is often translated as "in the end". Learn more about the difference between "al final" and "acabo" below.
al final(
ahl
fee
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nahl
)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
1. (finally)
a. at the end
Las preguntas se harán al final de la sesión.Questions will be asked at the end of the session.
a. at the back
Los estudiantes que se sientan al final del autobús siempre arman bulla.The students who sit at the back of the bus always make a racket.
acabar(
ah
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kah
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bahr
)A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g., The man sneezed.).
4. (colloquial) (to achieve sexual climax) (Latin America)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
Regionalism used in Latin America: all the countries in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. Does not include Spain.
a. come (colloquial)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
Si tienes problemas para acabar, deberías consultar el médico.If you have problems coming, you should see a doctor.
acabarse
A pronominal verb always uses a reflexive pronoun. (e.g., Te ves cansado.).
a. to finish
Voy a acabarme el café y luego nos vamos.I'm going to finish my coffee and then we can go.
a. to end
Siguieron bailando aun después de que se acabara la música.They kept dancing even after the music ended.
c. to be over
Cuando se acabe todo esto, tendremos que darnos algún capricho.When all this is over, we'll have to treat ourselves to something.
d. to be done
Será un alivio cuando se acaben las obras.It will be a relief when the building work is done.
8. (to perish)
a. to die
Se acabó tres días después de haber sido herido en el campo de batalla.He died three days after being wounded on the battlefield.
