A fin de cuentas
Example: A fin de cuentas, todo salió mejor de lo esperado.
Definition
"A fin de cuentas" is a Spanish expression used to indicate the final outcome or conclusion after considering all factors. It means 'in the end' or 'ultimately,' often used to summarize or emphasize the final result of a situation.
Etymology
The phrase "a fin de cuentas" literally translates to 'at the end of accounts' in Spanish, originating from accounting or bookkeeping where 'cuentas' means accounts or calculations. Over time, it evolved metaphorically to mean the final reckoning or conclusion of a matter.
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"A fin de cuentas" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - Modismos y refranes - (C1) - parte 1", containing 120 commonly used expressions.
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