Finalmente
Example: Finalmente, conseguimos terminar o trabalho a tempo.
Definition
"Finalmente" is an adverb used to indicate that something has happened at last or after a long delay. It expresses relief or satisfaction that an event or action, such as completing work on time, has finally occurred.
Etymology
The word "finalmente" comes from the Latin word 'finalis,' meaning 'final' or 'end,' combined with the adverbial suffix '-mente,' which turns adjectives into adverbs. So, "finalmente" literally means 'in a final manner' or 'at the end.' Did you know that many Romance languages use similar constructions for adverbs, making them easy to spot?
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"Finalmente" appears in the Vocaplus list "", containing 103 commonly used words.
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