Acabado

The Spanish word 'acabado' (masculine singular), 'acabada' (feminine singular), 'acabados' (masculine plural), and 'acabadas' (feminine plural) is used to describe something that is finished, complete, or done. It implies the state of having reached an end or a state of completion. It can refer to an action, a project, a piece of art, or even a person's state of exhaustion. The precise meaning often depends on the context in which it is used.

Acabado meaning with examples

• La pintura está **acabada**. The artist proudly declared that her masterpiece was finally done, with every brushstroke in place. All the colors blended seamlessly, and she had finally achieved her artistic vision. It felt like months of work and effort had led to this point, she can now present it.
• El edificio está acabado, listo para la inauguración. The construction team worked tirelessly, and now the building is ready to open its doors. The grand opening will be in two weeks. There is a lot of work that was put into the planning and it looks like it will be a success.
• Después de horas de trabajo, la tarea está **acabada**. Exhausted, she set down her pen and leaned back in her chair. The final essay was complete. Now, she can breathe a sigh of relief and get ready to do something else, like watch television or read a book.
• El pastel se ve acabado; ¿Podemos comerlo? The cake looks wonderful and ready to be eaten. Everyone can take a piece now. There are different flavors to choose from and everyone is super excited to taste it. This means the perfect way to end the celebration.