Per acabar
Example: Per acabar, vull destacar la importància de la col·laboració.
Definition
"Per acabar" is a Catalan phrase used to introduce a concluding statement or final remark, often signaling the end of a discussion or presentation. It means 'to finish' or 'in conclusion,' as in 'Per acabar, vull destacar la importància de la col·laboració,' meaning 'To finish, I want to highlight the importance of collaboration.'
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 language, where "per" means 'for' or 'to' and "acabar" means 'to finish' or 'to end.' The verb "acabar" itself derives from the Latin 'accapare,' meaning 'to seize' or 'to take,' which evolved in Romance languages to mean ending or completing something. Did you know that in Catalan, "acabar" is often used in everyday speech to indicate finishing tasks or statements, making "Per acabar" a natural phrase for conclusions?
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