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    Acabas (en. You just finished)

    /aˈkaβas/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To finish or conclude something.
    You just arrived at the party.
    Acabas de llegar a la fiesta.
    To reach a state or situation.
    You just missed the train.
    Acabas de perder el tren.
    To use the present tense to refer to a recent action.
    You just ate, right?
    Acabas de comer, ¿verdad?

    Etymology

    From Latin 'acābāre', which means to conclude or finish.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    you have just
    indicates that something has occurred recently.
    acabas de
    how did I just do that
    reflects surprise or confusion about a recent action.
    cómo acabo de hacer eso

    Related Words

    acabar
    verb that means to finish or conclude something.
    acabar
    acabamiento
    action of finishing something.
    acabamiento

    Slang Meanings

    Expresses having completed something quickly.
    I just finished my homework in ten minutes.
    Acabo de terminar mi tarea en diez minutos.
    Used to emphasize that something has just happened.
    You just lost the opportunity.
    Acabas de perder la oportunidad.