The Future Tense of Acabar is used to express actions that will be completed at some point in the future. For example, Acabaré la tarea esta noche. (I will finish the homework tonight.)

Acabar is a regular -ar verb, so its Future Tense conjugations follow the typical pattern for this verb type.

Conjugations

Conjugations of Acabar (to finish) in the Future Tense tense (Latin American Spanish):

Acabar generally means to finish or to end, but has several different meanings in the Future Tense, some of which might surprise you.

To finish or complete: For example, Acabaré la tarea mañana. (I will finish the homework tomorrow.)

To run out or use up: For example, Acabaremos toda la comida en la fiesta. (We will run out of all the food at the party.)

To terminate or put an end to: For example, El gobierno acabará con la corrupción. (The government will put an end to corruption.)

To die or perish (colloquial): For example, Si no comes, acabarás. (If you don’t eat, you’ll die.)

To climax or orgasm (vulgar): For example, Acabaré en tu cara. (I will climax on your face.)

Examples

Examples of Acabar in the Future Tense

Cuando termine la universidad, acabaré de estudiar. (When I finish university, I will be done studying.)

Después de las vacaciones, acabarás de descansar y tendrás que volver al trabajo. (After the vacation, you will be done resting and will have to go back to work.)

Cuando acabe de limpiar la casa, podremos salir a pasear. (When she is done cleaning the house, we can go out for a walk.)

Mis amigos y yo acabaremos de estudiar para el examen esta noche. (My friends and I will be done studying for the exam tonight.)

Cuando los niños acaben de jugar, es hora de cenar. (When the kids are done playing, it’s time for dinner.)

Después de terminar este proyecto, acabaré de trabajar por un tiempo. (After finishing this project, I will be done working for a while.)

Cuando acabes de ver esa película, me cuentas de qué se trata. (When you’re done watching that movie, tell me what it’s about.)

Mis padres acabarán de pagar la hipoteca el próximo año. (My parents will be done paying the mortgage next year.)

Cuando acaben las vacaciones, tendremos que volver a la rutina. (When the vacation is over, we will have to go back to our routine.)

Después de que acabemos de comer, vamos a dar un paseo. (After we’re done eating, let’s go for a walk.)

Cuando acabe este libro, te lo presto. (When I’m done with this book, I’ll lend it to you.)

Mis compañeros de trabajo y yo acabaremos el proyecto antes del plazo. (My coworkers and I will be done with the project before the deadline.)

Cuando acaben las clases, ¿quieres ir al cine? (When classes are over, do you want to go to the movies?)

Después de que acabes de hacer ejercicio, no olvides estirarte. (After you’re done exercising, don’t forget to stretch.)

Cuando acaben las reparaciones en la casa, podremos mudarnos de vuelta. (When the house repairs are done, we can move back in.)

Conjugations with English Translations

Conjugations of Acabar (to finish) in the Future Tense tense (Latin American Spanish) with English Translations:

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Synonyms

The Future tense is also known as the Simple Future, Future Simple, Future Tense, Future Indicative, or Will Future in English, and as Futuro Simple, Futuro Imperfecto, Tiempo Futuro, Futuro de Indicativo, or Indicativo Futuro in Spanish.