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"Concluir" is a transitive verb which is often translated as "to conclude", and "acabar" is a transitive verb which is often translated as "to finish". Learn more about the difference between "concluir" and "acabar" below.
concluir(
kohng
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klweer
)A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
b. to finish
El arquitecto espera concluir las obras de remodelación en un mes.The architect expects to finish remodeling in about a month.
c. to complete
Los fondos se nos agotaron antes de que concluyéramos la expedición.We ran out of funds before we completed the expedition.
2. (to infer)
a. to conclude
Concluyeron que su propuesta era la más adecuada para este proyecto.They concluded that her proposal was the most appropriate for this project.
b. to come to the conclusion
Por lo que me has dicho, concluyo que no quieres participar en el negocio.Based on what you have told me, I have come to the conclusion that you don't want to take part in the business.
An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g., The man sneezed.).
a. to conclude
Llegas demasiado tarde; el evento ya ha concluido.You've come too late; the event has already concluded.
b. to finish
Tomaré un descanso en cuanto el trabajo haya concluido.I will take a break as soon as the work is finished.
c. to end
La conferencia está programada para concluir mañana.The conference is scheduled to end tomorrow.
d. to expire (deadline, period)
El período de prueba gratuito del software ha concluido.The free trial period for this software has expired.
concluirse
A pronominal verb always uses a reflexive pronoun. (e.g., Te ves cansado.).
4. (to finish)
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.
