Hola, Conjugation Champions!
Today, we’re diving into a verb that signifies the end of something, but in a fun and exciting way! Our verb of the day is acabar, which means “to finish“. Whether you’re talking about finishing a delicious meal, completing a project, or finally wrapping up a TV series, “acabar” is the verb you need. Let’s explore its conjugation, uses, and some entertaining examples!
📖 Definition and Meaning
Acabar: To finish, to end, to complete.
Example: Finalmente acabé de leer ese libro largo. (I finally finished reading that long book.)
🌟 Present Tense Conjugation
🌟 Usage Tips
- Completing Tasks: Use “acabar” when talking about finishing any task or activity.
- Endings: Perfect for describing the end of an event, story, or period of time.
- Pronunciation: Stress the second syllable: a-CA-bar.
💬 Sentence Practice
- Present Tense: Siempre acabo mis deberes antes de cenar. (I always finish my homework before dinner.)
- Preterite Tense: Ayer acabé de ver la serie completa. (Yesterday I finished watching the entire series.)
- Imperfect Tense: Acabábamos nuestros proyectos a tiempo cada semana. (We used to finish our projects on time every week.)
📝 Quiz of the Day
Translate the following sentences into Spanish using “acabar”:
- I need to finish my work before noon.
- They finished the game just in time.
- She always finishes her tasks early.
(Answers at the bottom of this post!)
Keep learning, keep practicing, and keep completing those language challenges! Every verb you master brings you one step closer to fluency. ¡Hasta mañana!
Stay tuned for tomorrow’s verb and enjoy your day!
Saludos,
Daniela from the DOMA Games team
📝 Answers to Quiz
- Necesito acabar mi trabajo antes del mediodía.
- Acabaron el juego justo a tiempo.
- Ella siempre acaba sus tareas temprano.