Al fin y al cabo
Example: Al fin y al cabo, todos queremos ser felices.
Definition
"Al fin y al cabo" is a Spanish expression used to indicate that, after considering everything, the final result or truth remains the same. It means 'after all' or 'in the end,' emphasizing the ultimate or most important point in a situation.
Etymology
The phrase "al fin y al cabo" originates from Spanish, combining 'al fin' meaning 'at the end' and 'al cabo' meaning 'after all' or 'ultimately.' It reflects the idea of reaching a conclusion after considering all aspects, much like saying 'in the end' in English.
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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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