Finalmente
Example: Finalmente abbiamo trovato una soluzione al problema urgente.
Definition
"Finalmente" is an adverb used to indicate that something has happened at last or after a long wait, emphasizing relief or satisfaction. For example, in the phrase "Finalmente abbiamo trovato una soluzione al problema urgente," it highlights the achievement of a long-sought solution.
Etymology
The adverb "finalmente" comes from the Italian adjective "finale," meaning 'final' or 'end,' combined with the adverbial suffix '-mente,' which turns adjectives into adverbs. Did you know? This formation is common in Romance languages to express the manner or timing of an action, and "finalmente" literally means 'in a final manner' or 'at the end.'
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