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No. 9,218 in Spanish

acabe

"Acabe" is the first-person singular present subjunctive or third-person singular present subjunctive form of "acabar," meaning "to finish" or "to end."

In a sentence

  • Espero que acabe pronto el proyecto.

    I hope the project finishes soon.

    In this sentence, 'acabe' is used in the subjunctive tense, indicating a wish or hope that is not certain to happen.

  • Cuando acabe la película, iremos a cenar.

    When the movie ends, we will go to have dinner.

    Here, 'acabe' is in the subjunctive tense, describing a future event that will occur conditionally upon the completion of another event.

  • Es mejor que acabe su tarea antes de jugar.

    It's better that he/she finishes his/her homework before playing.

    Similarly, 'acabe' is in the subjunctive mood, used to express a recommendation or necessity regarding an action to be completed.

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