Finalmente
Example: Finalmente, el imperio cayó después de muchos años de guerra.
Definition
"Finalmente" is an adverb used to indicate that something happens at the end or as the last event in a sequence. It often signals the conclusion of a process or series of events, as in 'Finally, the empire fell after many years of war.'
Etymology
The word "finalmente" comes from the Latin 'finalis,' meaning 'pertaining to the end.' It entered Spanish as an adverb to express the notion of something occurring at the final point. Did you know? Its use emphasizes the resolution or conclusion, making it a common word in historical narratives.
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"Finalmente" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - History - (B1) - set 1", containing 204 commonly used words.
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