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"Detectar" is a transitive verb which is often translated as "to detect", and "acabar de" is a transitive verb phrase which is often translated as "just". Learn more about the difference between "detectar" and "acabar de" below.
detectar(
deh
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tehk
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tahr
)
A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
transitive verb
a. to detect
El inspector detectó una fuga de gas en la casa durante la investigación.The inspector detected a gas leak in the house during the investigation.
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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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