Acabar
Example: Hem d'acabar el projecte abans de la reunió de demà.
Definition
"Acabar" is a verb meaning to finish or complete something. It implies bringing an activity, task, or event to an end, as in the phrase 'Hem d'acabar el projecte abans de la reunió de demà,' which means 'We must finish the project before tomorrow's meeting.' The verb forms are acabar (present), acabat (past participle), and acabat (past).
Etymology
The verb "acabar" comes from the Latin 'acapare,' meaning to bring to a head or conclude. Over time, it evolved in Catalan to express the notion of ending or completing an action. Did you know? The root is related to the idea of 'reaching the end' or 'finishing' something, which fits perfectly with its modern meaning.
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"Acabar" appears in the Vocaplus list "Catalan - General - (B2) - set 3", containing 112 commonly used words.
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