Spanish Grammar: Using the verb “ACABAR” - “I’ve just...”

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  • čas přidán 13. 12. 2021
  • I will show you how to make sentences using a very practical verb in Spanish: "acabar" -- to finish, to end, to have just done something. The verb "acabar" has many possibilities. It is like a verb that went to the United States and opened the opportunities for its future. In fact, sometimes I feel like the verb "acabar" because I started to upload my videos on CZcams and my students multiplied. The verb "acabar" is a neglected, hard-working fellow who quietly tightens your Spanish screws, makes your Spanish more straight, even, clear, clean, well done, and gives you the correct angle on what you want to say. There are many ways to use the verb "acabar" in Spanish, and they are all important, handy, and easy to learn. So just to give you an example, if you use the verb "acabar" in present (acabo, acabas, acaba, etc.), plus the preposition "de", plus a verb in infinitive (non-conjugated form of the verb), you end up with something like "Acabo de hablar con Joaquín" (I've just talked to Joaquin), "Acabo de ver a Yolanda" (I've just seen Yolanda), "Acabo de comer" (I've just eaten). You may also use the verb "acabar" plus a noun with an article when you simply want to express that you finished something at some point in the past. So "acabo de" is kind of a past action that is connected to the present, it is like a past but very present action in a way. The action expressed with "acabo de" is linked to now in one way or another, and "acabo" without the preposition "de" is simply a past action, not particularly related to the present. Watch this lesson and learn learn a lot more useful information about this verb "acabar" and its uses in Spanish.
    ¡Hola! ¡Qué gusto verte!
    If you are learning Spanish with me, please consider making a donation to help me eat, drink coffee, buy books, and a dress here and there to help the Mexican economy.
    Learn some more useful Spanish with some other videos:
    Learn to ask & answer in Spanish:
    • Learn to ask and answe...
    The importance of the verb dar "to give" in Spanish:
    • Learn Spanish Verbs: D...
    Songs that I sang:
    Nosotros writte by Pedro Junco and interpreted by many like
    Nosotros by Los Panchos (me gusta),
    Nosotros by Omara Portuando (me gusta)
    Nosotros by Luis Miguel (no me gusta)
    Inolvidable written by Julio Gutiérrez and interpreted:
    Inolvidable by Bebo y Cigala
    Muchas gracias, saludos y disfruta los boleros
    Ana :)

Komentáře • 387

  • @ritariza2835
    @ritariza2835 Před 2 lety +63

    I love when Ana tells us little personal stories during the lessons !! She makes everything so memorable 🥺💕

  • @davejackson9819
    @davejackson9819 Před 2 lety +10

    This girl will Always be my favourite teacher. I have learned SO much from her. We should all send her 20$ as an extra thanks. 🥰

  • @Natascha1979
    @Natascha1979 Před 2 lety +44

    Your lessons are amazing Ana. Your personal touch is just charming. Makes me smile! Thanks again for this lesson

    • @karlssolon1465
      @karlssolon1465 Před 2 lety +1

      This lady is amazing......I am becoming fluent in Spanish because of her. I love her teaching style, so funny and so enticing!

  • @tomtomparker1
    @tomtomparker1 Před 17 dny

    I’m happy when you always include the vosotros used in Spain because I’m from there. Muchas gracias Ana

  • @simlyexplain
    @simlyexplain Před 2 lety +11

    We need a field trip video teaching about the outside

  • @alinkilpatrick9302
    @alinkilpatrick9302 Před 13 dny

    You are my favorite Spanish teacher!

  • @davidfoote3431
    @davidfoote3431 Před 2 lety +3

    No hay problema Profe!!! Es muy Hermosa.
    Your personality and truth is what makes us love you. Thank you Ana!

  • @frankaq3951
    @frankaq3951 Před 2 lety +10

    I love this channel! I really want to learn Spanish; this is helping so much. What a wonderful spirit, and great teaching style!

  • @jasonvegan5761
    @jasonvegan5761 Před 2 lety +59

    Yay my favorite teacher is back!! Thank you Ana, I can’t wait to learn 🙏🤓

  • @rodriguezcruzdhamarsahian2976

    Yo soy se México y obviamente no estoy aprendiendo español, pero es muy divertido verte jaja, eres muy graciosa!

  • @LeoDomitrix
    @LeoDomitrix Před rokem +1

    I love that this explains the difference in time. Acabar de (just finished/just done, recent past) vs, por ejemplo, acabo de ver la video de Ana!

  • @johnnylawdawg1
    @johnnylawdawg1 Před 9 měsíci

    Your are a rare delight. Where else can you get serenaded while you learn Spanish? You make me laugh too. If I learn some Spanish in the bargain, well, all the better.

  • @Godlivesinme2013
    @Godlivesinme2013 Před 2 lety +2

    Pretty dress Ana.
    Your channel is one of my new years resolutions.

  • @vikasmadaan1671
    @vikasmadaan1671 Před 2 lety +4

    Hola, Ana. You lessons are helping me to learn and helping to communicate with my team in LATAM region. Love from India 🇮🇳

  • @Ryan_Dye-r
    @Ryan_Dye-r Před 2 lety +4

    Without knowledge there is only darkness. I appreciate you.

  • @Rescue162
    @Rescue162 Před 2 lety +3

    Thanks for the lesson. I like your voice. And your singing voice.

  • @iloiloguy
    @iloiloguy Před 2 lety +2

    Very good lesson, Anna. I’m almost understanding it. It takes me numerous times to understand these lessons. The worst part is that once I begin to understand, I forget much of what I’ve learned. I’m 68 years old and it’s not say for me, but I love it. Especially when I understand. Thanks.

  • @futureoptions612
    @futureoptions612 Před 2 lety +16

    This came just in time! This concept was confusing me so much. Your explanation, as usual, was easy to understand, thorough and fun to watch. Thanks for always being such a tireless, great profesora!!!

  • @didgie-lorainebelizaire3206

    Gracias Ana,soy Haitiana 🇭🇹 that's a pleasure for me to learn Spanish with you 🤗 que Dios te bendiga

  • @jakecole3451
    @jakecole3451 Před 2 lety +7

    Gracias, Ana. ¡Me encantan tus vídeos! Eres una gran maestra.

  • @1st-world-service108
    @1st-world-service108 Před 2 lety +5

    I always wondered how people used the different forms. I always used acabar (in the present) with the verb infinitive. Now I get the second usage. Thanks. Awesome. !

  • @tsimms561
    @tsimms561 Před 2 lety +3

    Hace mucho sol en Dallas pero ayer estaba nublado. But your lessons are really good Ana. Keep up the good work.

  • @sandracheney912
    @sandracheney912 Před 2 lety +1

    Your voice is beautiful. Please sing more. I work with Spanish: speaking Argentinian people and your lessons have allowed me to communicate at a much deeper level. Especially when it comes to humor. I hope to be fluent in another year or two. Gracias por todo!

  • @lindasmith6668
    @lindasmith6668 Před 2 lety

    Thank you for the wonderful lesson.
    Your dress is beautiful Teacher Anna.

  • @bravenew469
    @bravenew469 Před 2 lety +1

    Anna thank you for being such a good teacher. I started learning from videos years ago now I can read Spanish books and translate music lyrics. Muchismo gracias . dios salud

  • @paulhorwitz
    @paulhorwitz Před 2 lety +6

    I always love your videos - they are really excellent and you always give so many examples to try to ensure everything you teach makes sense. I also loved your singing ' it was gorgeous.

  • @macumbajc
    @macumbajc Před 2 lety +12

    Ana, I've just discovered your great teaching videos. I appreciate your technique. I will try to improve my Spanish with you in 2022. Happy holidays and wishing you a great new year Stay safe and healthy!

  • @DDPYogaBoomer
    @DDPYogaBoomer Před 2 lety +1

    You are the best .. your joy of teaching shows in your energy .

  • @ferjulalain637
    @ferjulalain637 Před 2 lety +1

    Hola Ana ! Soy feliz de ver te de nuevo, eres magnifica, linda como una muñeca. No hay mejor professoral que tú . Muchas gracias por tus excelentes cursos 😚🥰

  • @throughthegrace7893
    @throughthegrace7893 Před 2 lety

    You are the best spanish teacher. I’ve done multiple programs and you are the clearest to understand. Thank you. Dios te bendiga.

  • @a-jlanthier4853
    @a-jlanthier4853 Před 2 lety +10

    Por fin, Ana, alguien me explicó de forma sencilla como usar ese verbo correctamente. ¡Muchas gracias! Tus vídeos son muy útiles para aprender español ☺️
    ¡Feliz Navidad!

  • @perronefran
    @perronefran Před 2 lety

    Great singing Ana! Glad you are back!!!😃😃😃😃😃😃😃😃😃😃😃😃😃😃😃😃😃

  • @bibeauxxx
    @bibeauxxx Před 2 lety +1

    You are a very good teacher - thank you for the lessons. Muchos gracias!

  • @jamgonzales1345
    @jamgonzales1345 Před 2 lety +1

    I am so happy to understand every spanish lessons from you/from this channel.
    Sending u so much love from Philippines ♥️

  • @mexguyana
    @mexguyana Před 2 lety +3

    Thank yo Ana, You're an excellent teacher, utilizing humour and a variety of strategies to engage your students and to teach us Spanish well. I have two large exercise books with your lessons written down, that I refer and review from time to time. 12. 29. 21.

  • @LapisTheWolf
    @LapisTheWolf Před 2 lety +1

    I FOUND YOUR CHANNEL RECENTLY AND I WANT TO SAY THANK YOU SO MUCH !
    YOUR VIDEOS ARE SO VERY HELPFUL!!
    GOD BLESS YOU MISS ANA

  • @hrishikeshannamboodiri4971

    Always excited when you put up your videos, Miss Ana! 😊😃

  • @Countdown-ct7iv
    @Countdown-ct7iv Před 2 lety +2

    Anna has the most beautiful personality and is also beautiful as well. Make learning more better.

  • @p.t.9709
    @p.t.9709 Před 2 lety +3

    You are such a blessing.

  • @eileendandashi9587
    @eileendandashi9587 Před 2 lety +8

    Once you told us the name of the composer, I found the melody and lyrics on CZcams. Acabé de escuchar la canción. I understand a lot of the lyrics, but now it gives me an opportunity to learn something new. Thank you Ana. You are passionate about teaching. Lo me gusta!

  • @slrbiz7510
    @slrbiz7510 Před 2 lety

    Delightful teacher - keeps bringing smiles to my face while I learn

  • @zeigbert1743
    @zeigbert1743 Před 2 lety +1

    Gracias Ana. Me encanta tus lecciones.

  • @mbayinekdavid2348
    @mbayinekdavid2348 Před 2 lety +4

    my friends are so confused on how i knew Spanish when they know well where i studied from
    thanks Anna for making me confuse them

  • @albertmichal1621
    @albertmichal1621 Před 2 lety

    Thank you so much Anna. Iv been learning from you for years now. I really appreciate you ❤

  • @laalidjoe3930
    @laalidjoe3930 Před 2 lety +3

    Hi Anna 😊😊😊 when I watch your video s I do feel great... I am serious 😘😘😘😘😘 you always give us positive energy and joy..... we all love you ❤❤❤❤.

  • @jeffsartadventure3634
    @jeffsartadventure3634 Před 2 lety +2

    Acabo de ver tu video,es muy bien. Yo aprendo algo nuevo cada día,gracias por ayudarme, maestra! Oye,Tambíen! Felice Navidad y un prospero año nuevo,bendiciones a tu y te familia!! 🎄🎉🎊🥰

  • @timpeggybullock8251
    @timpeggybullock8251 Před 2 lety +2

    Aprendí algo nuevo. Gracias Ana.

  • @whatsgoodberto5426
    @whatsgoodberto5426 Před 2 lety +18

    Thank you, Ana! This is so useful.

    • @ButterflySpanish
      @ButterflySpanish  Před 2 lety +8

      Me pongo a bailar de saber que este tema va a complementar tu español :)

  • @nightwalker5381
    @nightwalker5381 Před 2 lety +2

    Anna you become a old lady but you now look like a fairy 💖
    You are a good and gorgeous teacher
    Love you forever 💜💜💜

  • @LouMires
    @LouMires Před 2 lety +1

    Cute, charming, and entertaining. Enjoyed this lesson. Very helpful. Gracias!

  • @kerrymoore5506
    @kerrymoore5506 Před 2 lety +1

    Hola Ana me gusta esta clase. Es muy perfecto para mi porque quiero aprendar como a user esta palabra. Muchas gracias!

  • @merlinaudubon6202
    @merlinaudubon6202 Před 2 lety +1

    Ana, thanks for the beautiful videos! I just might learn Spanish now! :)) I have just subscribed to this channel and your newsletter. ¡Hasta pronto! :)

  • @Bulletraja27
    @Bulletraja27 Před 2 lety

    Good and beautiful teacher. God bless you Ana.

  • @mull2one
    @mull2one Před rokem

    We love you Ana! Eres la mejor!!

  • @elgringomex7144
    @elgringomex7144 Před 2 lety +2

    I need more direct objects and indirect objects with the word se. Your lessons are the best because you do it with the accent. In the action is wanting to hear it everyday for my wife. Thanks I appreciate

  • @miaveranika30
    @miaveranika30 Před 2 lety

    Gracias :) llevo un año estudiando español de tu canal. Mucho amor 💖 cuidate, Ana! 💖

  • @CeeGusts_49Waves
    @CeeGusts_49Waves Před měsícem

    @ Butterfly Spanish ( Anna ) Actually I was enjoying your rendition of the Song. You have a lovely voice and a mischievous smile!!👏🏽👏🏽 But, of course, we need you most of all to TEACH our Spanish Grammar!!!

  • @brainbombify
    @brainbombify Před 2 lety

    You cannot not learn with the way you do your videos I know the meaning of this word now thank you you're awesome

  • @Kinglos1221
    @Kinglos1221 Před 2 lety

    el mejores! Gracias por todo Ana!

  • @dadbod7510
    @dadbod7510 Před 2 lety +1

    So much fun and energy. Gracias Ana

  • @tomisnt
    @tomisnt Před 2 lety

    I always forget a lot of the Spanish. But I can't help but watch over and over. Somebody will be a very very lucky man

  • @janitzasherrer6348
    @janitzasherrer6348 Před 2 lety +5

    I love Learning Spanish

  • @Yuri_Gagarin
    @Yuri_Gagarin Před 2 lety

    Your singing was great. You are the type of person who can choose any path in life. If you choose the path of a singer, you would become a great singer, as great as you are a great teacher now.

  • @CarlosBoy
    @CarlosBoy Před 2 lety +3

    Saludos desde Bolivia 🇧🇴 :D

  • @brianthesewingmachinetechn9715

    I love when you say vosotros [verb]. You crack me up :)

  • @theworldaccordingtoallie1176

    Another great lesson. Thank you!

  • @EasyPeasySpanishwithAngie

    Nice singing 😊 Great way to start a lesson!👌

  • @MaxExpatr
    @MaxExpatr Před 3 měsíci

    This exlained a lot. Esto explicando mucho. Gracias.

  • @mahdiadel9113
    @mahdiadel9113 Před 2 lety

    Saludos de Argelia ya acabé de ver tu video Anna muchas gracias!

  • @Gibboartstuff
    @Gibboartstuff Před 2 lety

    Anna, I love this song so much now... I love you too and thanks for helping me so much this last year X

  • @dovgoldberg5829
    @dovgoldberg5829 Před 2 lety +2

    An excelent lesson as usual!!!

  • @michaelrichards669
    @michaelrichards669 Před 2 lety

    I have not watched videos in maybe 6 months..... So happy to see you are at 1 million Subs. Awesommme

  • @Moustafa_Hammad
    @Moustafa_Hammad Před 2 lety +7

    Saludos desde Alejandría Egipto y muchas gracias señorita Ana por sus lecciones de español. Usted es buena meastra de español.

  • @rubydejesus9119
    @rubydejesus9119 Před 2 lety

    Anna thank you for the lesson acabar, very good explanation.

  • @jefflawrence3000
    @jefflawrence3000 Před 2 lety

    ¡Dios mio! ¡¡¡Me encanta este bolero!!! Me gusta la versión de Eydie Gorme. ¡Cuídate bien, Anna!

  • @raymott6933
    @raymott6933 Před 2 lety

    Ana, me me encanta mucho escucharte. Sigue cantando mi amor 🥰

  • @baboucarrchune7673
    @baboucarrchune7673 Před 2 lety +1

    Beautiful Anna my favourite Spanish teacher online 😍

  • @BillLowenburg
    @BillLowenburg Před 2 lety +1

    That's a helpful lesson, Ana. Your story about your friend and her ex is cute - you're a good story teller. "Acabo" is a good expression to know!

  • @saratceaser7533
    @saratceaser7533 Před 2 lety

    Lots of love ana ! Thank you for recommending the songs!!

  • @Ianm3247
    @Ianm3247 Před 2 lety +1

    I just finished so call me A Cab 🚖 ... that's how I'm going to remember it. You're singing was lovely Anna ❤

  • @marcoswogomes3947
    @marcoswogomes3947 Před 2 lety +1

    Yes, muito Bom!!! Nordeste - Brazil.

  • @annatahsin3550
    @annatahsin3550 Před 2 lety

    You are my best teacher😍.
    Greetings from Poland😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😍

  • @saglamkal3632
    @saglamkal3632 Před 2 lety

    Muchas gracias Ana y saludos desde Turqia

  • @kevenwoods3207
    @kevenwoods3207 Před 2 lety +2

    You sing good Anna and you are a great teacher too

  • @davidpacheco8935
    @davidpacheco8935 Před 2 lety

    ...... muy bien presentado este video Mujer 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 .......

  • @seipatigrace1340
    @seipatigrace1340 Před 2 lety

    Acabo de comer - tambien puedes decir - I just ate , creo que.... attending your classes from South Africa and loving it

  • @juleslamoureux2451
    @juleslamoureux2451 Před 2 lety +1

    Ana gracias tu eres la mejor para explicar el verbo acabar . Acabo de ver tu video

  • @nataliashmeleva3494
    @nataliashmeleva3494 Před 2 lety

    Muchas gracias Ana!

  • @jeandanulbetonier4520
    @jeandanulbetonier4520 Před 2 lety

    La artista está cantando hoy.. es siempre un placer para escucharte desde Haití 🇭🇹🇭🇹

  • @gunessoybilgen9584
    @gunessoybilgen9584 Před 2 lety

    I would really love to see you walking through streets and talking about things you see in spanish

  • @JM-bo5mw
    @JM-bo5mw Před 2 lety +12

    You create such amazing videos, can't wait for next lesson!!

  • @JB-us5bv
    @JB-us5bv Před 2 lety

    Please have a well deserved holiday at the end of this year. Excellent work, but remember having a break is a must

  • @santsnatsar7439
    @santsnatsar7439 Před 2 lety +2

    Wonderful!!!
    Nordeste - Brazil.

  • @CrochetOrKnotCrochet
    @CrochetOrKnotCrochet Před 2 lety +1

    Acabo de ver tu video muy útil y divertido😃

  • @nomadfoodandtravel9179

    Thank you for your video. It helps a lot

  • @brennaandersen336
    @brennaandersen336 Před 2 lety +1

    Thanks for these videos, they are so helpful!! Can you do a video on Mexican slang and idioms??

  • @rat2250
    @rat2250 Před 2 lety +1

    I love you and our whole class in school does too because our teacher recommends watching your videos 😏👍

  • @elirothblatt5602
    @elirothblatt5602 Před 2 lety +15

    This is so good, thank you. You are a wonderful Spanish teacher! 😊

  • @EdwardoWord
    @EdwardoWord Před 2 lety

    Gracias por su videos

  • @joonkikim
    @joonkikim Před 2 lety +2

    Your lessons are so amazing ...😊thank you so much ....are you planning to make a video about los verbos subjunctivos?