Per acabar
Example: Per acabar, vull agrair la vostra ajuda avui.
Definition
"Per acabar" is a Catalan expression used to introduce a concluding statement or final remark. It functions similarly to 'to conclude' or 'in conclusion' in English, signaling the end of a discussion or presentation, as in the sentence 'Per acabar, vull agrair la vostra ajuda avui.'
Translations
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To conclude -
Para terminar -
Om af te sluiten -
Pour conclure -
Abschließend
Etymology
The phrase "Per acabar" comes from the Catalan preposition 'per,' meaning 'for' or 'to,' combined with 'acabar,' a verb meaning 'to finish' or 'to end.' This combination literally translates to 'to finish' or 'in order to finish,' reflecting its use as a closing phrase. Did you know that 'acabar' itself derives from the Latin 'accapare,' meaning 'to seize' or 'to take hold,' evolving to mean 'to bring to an end'?
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