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    Acaban (en. They end)

    /a'ka.βan/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To conclude or finish something.
    They finish the project today.
    Ellos acaban el proyecto hoy.
    To reach the end of a process or activity.
    They just arrived at their destination.
    Acaban de llegar a su destino.
    To completely consume something.
    The soft drinks have just run out.
    Acaban de acabarse los refrescos.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'acābāre', meaning 'to bring to an end'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    just
    It indicates that something has occurred recently.
    acaban de
    and finishing
    Expression used to say that something is about to end.
    y acabando

    Related Words

    acabar
    Verb that means to finish or conclude something.
    acabar
    acabado
    State of something that has been finished.
    acabado

    Slang Meanings

    To finish quickly.
    At the party, they quickly finish the beers.
    En la fiesta, ellos acaban rápido con las cervezas.
    To finalize an activity or commitment.
    We just left; there’s no time left.
    Acabamos de salir, ya no hay tiempo.