Finalmente
Example: Finalmente, la guerra terminó después de muchos años.
Definition
"Finalmente" is an adverb used to indicate that something happens at the end of a series of events or after a long process, often conveying a sense of relief or conclusion, as in the phrase, "Finalmente, la guerra terminó después de muchos años."
Etymology
The word "finalmente" comes from the Latin word "finalis," meaning 'pertaining to an end,' combined with the adverbial suffix '-mente,' which turns adjectives into adverbs. Did you know? Using '-mente' in Spanish is similar to '-ly' in English, making "finalmente" roughly translate to 'finally' or 'at last.'
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"Finalmente" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - History - (A2) - set 1", containing 210 commonly used words.
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