Spanish Expression · Intermediate
acabar de
to have just (indicates recency)
Pronunciation: /akaˈbaɾ de/
Meaning
to have just (indicates recency)
Example
Acabo de dormir ocho horas pero todavía estoy cansada.
I have just slept eight hours, but I still feel tired.
Practice tips
- Practice acabar de out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this Spanish expression is for intermediate-level learners.