Acabado (en. Finish)

/akaˈβaðo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
End of a process or final state.
The finish of the project was impressive.
El acabado del proyecto fue impresionante.
Termination or conclusion of something.
The finishing of the work was very professional.
El acabado de la obra fue muy profesional.
adjective
That is finished or completed.
The table has a shiny and smooth finish.
La mesa tiene un acabado brillante y suave.
That is in poor condition or deteriorated.
The car is finished, it needs to be repaired.
El coche está acabado, necesita ser reparado.

Etymology

Derives from the verb 'to finish', which comes from Latin 'acabare'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to be finished
To be in a very deteriorated state or without energy.
estar acabado
just finished doing
Something that has been completed recently.
acabado de hacer
finished in itself
That is final and does not need further changes.
acabado en sí mismo

Related Words

finish
To finalize or finish something.
acabar
finishing
Process of finalizing or finishing something.
acabamiento

Slang Meanings

To be very tired or exhausted.
After the party, I'm finished.
Después de la fiesta, estoy acabado.
To describe oneself as being in very poor condition.
That guy is finished, he can't take it anymore.
Ese tipo está acabado, no puede más.