Por última vez
Example: Visité a mis abuelos por última vez ayer.
Definition
"Por última vez" is a Spanish expression used to indicate that something is happening for the final time. It emphasizes that the action or event will not be repeated again. For example, in the sentence 'Visité a mis abuelos por última vez ayer,' it highlights the last visit to the grandparents.
Translations
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for the last time -
voor de laatste keer -
per última vegada -
pour la dernière fois -
zum letzten Mal
Etymology
The phrase "por última vez" comes from Spanish, where 'por' means 'for,' 'última' means 'last,' and 'vez' means 'time' or 'occasion.' Together, they form a phrase that literally translates to 'for the last time.' This expression is commonly used to stress finality, and its components have roots in Latin, with 'última' deriving from 'ultimus,' meaning 'farthest' or 'last.' Did you know that 'vez' originally referred to a turn or occurrence, which makes the phrase quite vivid in describing the last occurrence of an event?
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"Por última vez" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - Modismos y refranes - (A2) - parte 1", containing 106 commonly used expressions.
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