acabado-2
finished ; spent ; completed.
For storytelling and reading aloud are performance arts: They involve a script (even when the words are improvised on the spot), an interpreter (the teller or reader), and an audience, and as in all performances, the audience plays a part in molding the finished work.
If you repeatedly deadhead - trim off the spent flowers - the plant goes into overdrive.
Returning a completed questionnaire was one of the requirements for futher participation in the study = Returning a completed questionnaire was one of the requirements for futher participation in the study.
acabado en meseta
flat-topped
Since shales and siltstones erode faster than sandstones and limestones, the basic topography is flat-topped mountains with stepped flanks.
acabado en punta
pointed
The pinnacle is depicted as pointed probably because it can be attained temporarily but it is difficult to perch upon indefinitely.
dar Algo por acabado
call it + a day
If he gets in a mood over this then I think it's time to call it a day.
dar por acabado
put it + to bed
put to + bed
What a bizarre day. I'm ready to put it to bed and start fresh tomorrow.
At the session on Sunday 15th, it was agreed to put to bed the non-controversial items.
dejar medio acabado
leave + Nombre + half-finished
Avoid starting a project and leaving it half-finished until who knows when.
estar acabado
be dead in the water
Unfortunately the project is officially dead in the water.
haber acabado completamente
be done and dusted
Another season done and dusted, but no rest for the wicked so all teams best be prepared for the new season starting next week.
haber acabado del todo
be done and dusted
Another season done and dusted, but no rest for the wicked so all teams best be prepared for the new season starting next week.
medio acabado
half-finished
A half-read book is a half-finished love affair.
