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"I have just" is a phrase which is often translated as "acabo de", and "I just" is a phrase which is also often translated as "acabo de". Learn more about the difference between "I have just" and "I just" below.
I have just(
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A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. acabo de
I have just finished my homework.Acabo de hacer mis deberes.
a. sencillamente he
I have just given up on training for the race. There isn't enough time.Sencillamente he abandonado la idea de entrenar para la carrera. No tengo tiempo.
b.
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
no direct translation
I have just had it with this nonsense.Me cansé de estas tonterías.
I have just never had any help.El hecho es que no he tenido ayuda.
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I just(
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A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. acabo de
I just ate, but thank you for the dinner invitation.Acabo de comer, pero gracias por invitarme a cenar.
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