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    Acaba (en. Ends)

    /a'ka.βa/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To finish or conclude something.
    She just submitted the report.
    Ella acaba de entregar el informe.
    To reach the end or conclusion of a matter.
    The project ends in December.
    El proyecto acaba en diciembre.
    To finalize an action.
    He just ate.
    Él acaba de comer.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'acābare', meaning 'to put an end'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    has just
    Indicates that something has occurred recently.
    acaba de
    time is running out
    Indicates that the time to accomplish something is nearing its end.
    se acaba el tiempo
    ends up
    Indicates a final consequence or outcome.
    acaba por
    the world does not end
    Phrase suggesting that one should not be excessively alarmed.
    no se acaba el mundo

    Related Words

    finish
    To conclude or bring something to its end.
    terminar
    conclude
    To reach a conclusion or an end.
    concluir
    finalize
    To put an end to something.
    finalizar
    culminate
    To reach the highest point or the end of something.
    culminar

    Slang Meanings

    The party is over
    When it is said 'the party is over', it means there are no more celebrations.
    Cuando se dice 'acaba la fiesta', significa que ya no hay más celebraciones.
    The show is over
    When someone says 'the show is over', it indicates that a performance or event has concluded.
    Cuando alguien dice 'acabó el show', indica que ha terminado una actuación o evento.