Finalmente
Example: Finalmente, la revolución cambió el curso de la historia.
Definition
"Finalmente" is an adverb used to indicate the conclusion or final point of a sequence of events, emphasizing that something happens at the end or as a result. For example, "Finalmente, la revolución cambió el curso de la historia" means the revolution ultimately changed the course of history.
Etymology
The word "finalmente" comes from the Latin word "finalis," meaning "of or pertaining to an end." It evolved in Spanish by adding the adverbial suffix "-mente," which is equivalent to "-ly" in English. Did you know? The suffix "-mente" was first used in the 15th century to form adverbs expressing manner or time.
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"Finalmente" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - History - (B2) - set 1", containing 210 commonly used words.
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