Al final
Example: Al final, decidimos ir al cine juntos esta noche.
Definition
"Al final" is a Spanish phrase used to indicate the conclusion or the last part of a sequence or event. It often translates to 'in the end' or 'finally' in English, expressing the outcome or final decision after considering all factors, as in "Al final, decidimos ir al cine juntos esta noche."
Etymology
The phrase "al final" comes from the Spanish language, combining the preposition 'al' (a contraction of 'a el,' meaning 'to the') and the noun 'final,' which means 'end' or 'conclusion.' The word 'final' has Latin roots from 'finalis,' related to 'finis,' meaning 'end.' Did you know? The phrase emphasizes the ultimate conclusion after a process or series of events.
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"Al final" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - Modismos y refranes - (A2) - parte 1", containing 106 commonly used expressions.
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