acabo de hacer

I've just done

I finish doing

acabo de hacer(ah-kah-boh deh ah-sehr)

phrase

1. (I've just carried out; used to express immediate action; first person singular)

a. I've just done

Está todo muy limpio. - Sí, acabo de hacer una limpieza a fondo de toda la casa.

Everything is very clean. - Yes, I've just done a thorough clean of the entire house.

b. I just did

Acabo de hacer la compra, pero olvidé el azúcar. ¿Puedes traer tú de vuelta a casa?

I just did the shopping, but I forgot the sugar. Can you get some on your way back home?

2. (I've just produced; used to express immediate action; first person singular)

a. I've just made

Acabo de hacer un documental sobre el calentamiento global y todavía no he decidido que haré a continuación.

I've just made a documentary about global warming, and haven't decided yet what I'll do next.

b. I just made

Acabo de hacer café. ¿Te apetece?

I just made some coffee. Would you like some?

3. (I finish carrying out; used to express a habitual action; first person singular)

a. I finish doing

Todos los días, cuando acabo de hacer la tarea, voy al parque a jugar con mis amigos.

Every day, when I finish doing my homework, I go to the park to play with my friends.

4. (I finish producing; used to express a habitual action; first person singular)

a. I finish making

Cuando acabo de hacer natillas, siempre espero a que se enfríen antes de ponerlas en la nevera.

When I finish making custard, I always wait for it to cool down before I put it in the fridge.

5. (I'll finish carrying out; used to express a future action; first person singular)

a. I'll finish doing

Acabo de hacer esta traducción y te ayudo a limpiar la casa.

I'll finish doing this translation and will help you clean the house.

6. (I'll finish producing; used to express a future action; first person singular)

a. I'll finish making

Acabo de hacer la cena y pongo la mesa.

I'll finish making dinner and will set the table.