Al fin y al cabo
Example: Al fin y al cabo, todos queremos ser felices en la vida.
Definition
"Al fin y al cabo" is a Spanish expression used to indicate that, after considering all aspects, the final conclusion or truth remains. It means 'after all' or 'ultimately,' often used to summarize or emphasize a fundamental point, as in: 'After all, we all want to be happy in life.'
Etymology
The phrase "al fin y al cabo" literally translates to 'at the end and at the bottom,' combining 'fin' (end) and 'cabo' (cape or end point). It figuratively means 'in the final analysis' or 'ultimately.' Did you know? The phrase emphasizes reaching the final point after considering everything, much like reaching the very end of a journey.
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"Al fin y al cabo" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - Modismos y refranes - (B1) - parte 1", containing 105 commonly used expressions.
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