para acabar

A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. to finish
Necesito un día más para acabar la traducción. ¿Podrían ampliarme el plazo hasta mañana?I need one day more to finish the translation. Could you extend the deadline until tomorrow?
b.
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
no direct translation
¿Te falta mucho para acabar la tarea?Are you going to be much longer with your homework?
Me quedan dos años para acabar la carrera de derecho.I have two more years till I finish my degree in law.
a. to end up
Soy licenciada en física. - Vaya, tanto estudiar para acabar como dependienta.I have a degree in physics. - Well, so much studying to end up as a salesclerk.
a.
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
no direct translation
Para acabar, me gustaría hacer una vez más hincapié en la importancia de que nos mantengamos unidos.I'd like to end by emphasizing once again how important it is for us to stand together.
Para acabar, les diré que cualquier donación que ustedes puedan hacer será bienvenida.I'm going to end by saying that any donation you can make will be welcome.
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