Definitivo (en. Definitive)

/definiˈtivo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
That is definitive; that does not allow for change or revision.
The contract is definitive; it cannot be modified.
El contrato es definitivo, no se puede modificar.
That determines in a closed or conclusive manner.
The judge's decision was definitive.
La decisión del juez fue definitiva.
That has a final character.
This is the definitive result of the survey.
Este es el resultado definitivo de la encuesta.

Etymology

Derives from the Latin 'definitivus', which means 'that establishes limits' or 'that is conclusive'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

final agreement
An agreement that is final and not subject to change.
acuerdo definitivo
final answer
An answer that cannot be modified or changed.
respuesta definitiva
final solution
A solution that completely resolves a problem.
solución definitiva

Related Words

definition
Explanation or meaning of a word or concept.
definición
define
To establish the meaning of something.
definir
definitiveness
Quality of being definitive.
definitividad

Slang Meanings

Something that has no turning back.
That is already done; it is definitive.
Eso ya está hecho, es definitivo.
An answer or action that cannot be discussed.
The answer he gave me was definitive.
La respuesta que me dio fue definitiva.