acabas de

acabas de(
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kah
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A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
1.
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person informal “tú” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., How are you?).
(informal)
(used to express immediate action; singular)
a. you just
Imagino que, si acabas de comerte una pizza, no tendrás hambre.I imagine that, if you just ate a pizza, you won't be hungry.
b. you've just
¿Acabas de llegar, no? Estuve aquí antes y no te vi.You've just arrived, haven't you? I was here before and didn't see you.
2.
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person informal “tú” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., How are you?).
(informal)
(you end; singular)
a. you finish
Si acabas de escribir el informe y te sobra tiempo, ¿puedes enviar esas cartas, por favor?If you finish writing the report and you still have some time left, can you please send those letters?
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