Acabe (en. I finished)

/aˈka.βe/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

verb

Indicates an action of finishing or completing something.

It is possible that he finishes the work on time.

Es posible que él acabe el trabajo a tiempo.

Used in expressions to denote finalization or conclusion.

I hope the rain ends soon.

Espero que pronto acabe la lluvia.

Refers to the end of an event.

When class is over, we will meet.

Cuando acabe la clase, nos reuniremos.

From Latin 'acabare', meaning to conclude or finish.

let the world end

Expression reflecting desperation or resignation in the face of a chaotic situation.

que acabe el mundo

if it doesn't end

Used to indicate that something cannot conclude or finish.

si no acabe

time doesn't run out

Refers to not rushing because there is still time.

no se acaba el tiempo

finish

Verb that means to conclude or finish something.

acabar

finishing

Action of completing a job or process.

acabamiento

finished

State of having finished a job.

acabado

To finish in a humorous or sarcastic way.

If you don't do it, it seems like it will never end.

Si no lo haces, parece que nunca acabe.

Used colloquially to refer to the act of finishing something quickly.

I’m going to finish this in a bit.

Voy a acabe esto en un rato.