Usages of acabar
A limonada gelada acaba rápido; quase não sobra para o café da manhã.
The cold lemonade runs out quickly; there is almost none left for breakfast.
Quando o café acabar, eu vou ao mercado.
When the coffee runs out, I will go to the market.
Se a geleia acabar, eu vou comer torrada com manteiga.
If the jam runs out, I am going to eat toast with butter.
Se a cola tivesse acabado, nós teríamos esperado a professora, mas ainda havia cola na mesa.
If the glue had run out, we would have waited for the teacher, but there was still glue on the table.
Se o xampu acabar, minha irmã usa o meu condicionador e depois liga o secador.
If the shampoo runs out, my sister uses my conditioner and then turns on the hair dryer.
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