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acabar por(
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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.).
1. (general)
a. to end up
Le pedí varias veces que cambiara la bombilla, pero acabé por hacerlo yo.I told him several times to change the bulb, but I ended up doing it myself.
b. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
Yo creo que el gobierno acabará por ceder ante las reivindicaciones de los funcionarios.I think the government will eventually give in to civil servants' claims.
Tu padre acabará por comprender que es tu vida y decides tú.Sooner or later, your father will understand that it's your life and your decision.
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