What does "acabar" mean in English?

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Spanish

acabar

English

to finish

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Alternative translations of "acabar"

to end
to complete
to use up
to exhaust

Examples of how to use "acabar" in Spanish

Spanish
Acabo de terminar el informe.
English
I just finished the report.
Spanish
Acabo la tarea ahora.
English
I am finishing the homework now.
Spanish
Ayer acabé el libro.
English
Yesterday I finished the book.
Spanish
Cuando era niño, acababa temprano.
English
When I was a child, I used to finish early.
Spanish
Mañana acabaré el proyecto.
English
I'll finish the project tomorrow.

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