Al final
Example: Al final, decidimos ir al cine juntos.
Definition
"Al final" is a Spanish expression used to indicate the conclusion or the last part of a sequence or event, often translated as 'in the end' or 'finally.' It is commonly used to summarize the outcome or decision after considering all factors.
Etymology
The phrase "al final" comes from the Spanish preposition 'a' meaning 'to' or 'at,' combined with 'el final,' where 'final' derives from the Latin 'finalis,' meaning 'end' or 'boundary.' Did you know that 'final' has relatives in many Romance languages, all referring to the concept of an ending?
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"Al final" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - Modismos y refranes - (A1) - parte 1", containing 112 commonly used expressions.
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