acabar
to finish, to end
Intermediate Verb
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Pronunciation
/ɐkɐˈbaɾ/
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Cultural Note
'Acabar de' + infinitive is a crucial construction meaning 'to have just done something': 'Acabei de comer' (I just ate). This replaces the need for a perfect tense in many contexts. 'Acabar por' means 'to end up': 'Acabámos por ficar em casa' (We ended up staying home).
📝 Example Sentences
Acabei de chegar.
I just arrived.
O concerto acabou às onze.
The concert ended at eleven.
Acaba o que tens no prato.
Finish what's on your plate.