Definitiva (en. Definitive)

/defini'tiβa/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
That has a resolutive and final character.
The decision was definitive; there was no turning back.
La decisión fue definitiva; no había marcha atrás.
That clearly and precisely establishes something.
The agreement was definitive for the continuation of the project.
El acuerdo fue definitivo para la continuación del proyecto.
That is considered the last in a series of changes.
This is the definitive version of the document that will be sent.
Esta es la versión definitiva del documento que se enviará.

Etymology

From Latin 'definitivus', which means 'that establishes limits'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

definitive decision
A decision that cannot be changed.
decisión definitiva
definitive moment
A crucial moment that has significant impact.
momento definitivo
definitive version
The final and authorized version of a document or product.
versión definitiva
definitive result
The final result after considering all variables.
resultado definitivo

Related Words

define
Establishing the meaning or characteristics of something.
definir
definition
Clear and precise explanation of a term or concept.
definición
defined
That is clearly established or determined.
definido

Slang Meanings

What is certain or unmovable in a discussion.
That rule is definitive; it cannot be negotiated.
Esa regla es definitiva, no se puede negociar.
Something that, once decided, does not allow further changes.
That is already definitive; there is no turning back.
Eso ya es definitivo, ya no hay vuelta atrás.