Acabasen (en. Ended)

/a.kaˈβa.sen/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

verb

Indicates that the action of finishing or concluding something was carried out in the past, in a hypothetical or doubtful context.

If they finished the project on time, they would receive a bonus.

Si ellos acabasen el proyecto a tiempo, recibirían un bono.

Expresses an action that was expected to occur in the past but did not materialize.

I wish they had finished the task before the deadline.

Ojalá que ellos acabasen la tarea antes de la fecha límite.

Used in indirect commands or wishes focused on the past.

It was important that they had finished the discussion before the meeting.

Era importante que acabasen la discusión antes de la reunión.

From the verb 'acabar', of Latin origin 'capara', which means 'to grasp' or 'to take'.

here it is over

it means that something has come to an end.

aquí se acabó

time running out

it indicates that the allotted time has concluded.

acabarse el tiempo

what was given is over

expression used to indicate that there is nothing more to offer or do.

se acabó lo que se daba

finish

To end or finalize something.

acabar

finished

Finished or completed.

acabado

I finish

First person singular of the present subjunctive of the verb finish.

acabe

To end something abruptly.

That party ended in an instant.

Esa fiesta se acabó en un instante.

To put an end to an annoying situation.

They had to put an end to the lawsuit immediately.

Tuvieron que acabar con el pleito de inmediato.