Eventualmente (en. Eventually)

/eβen.tʃuˈalmente/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adverb
Indicates that something may happen in the future, although it is not known for certain.
Eventually, I hope you achieve your goals.
Eventualmente, espero que logre sus objetivos.
Refers to something that occurs after a process or after some time.
Eventually, he/she adapted to his/her new environment.
Eventualmente, se adaptó a su nuevo entorno.
Used to express that something might happen over time.
Eventually, everyone understood the situation.
Eventualmente, todos entendieron la situación.

Etymology

It derives from the Latin 'eventualis', which means 'related to what may happen'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

eventually we will have to decide
At some point, it will be necessary to make a decision.
eventualmente tendremos que decidir
eventually the results will be known
The results will be revealed in the future.
eventualmente se conocerán los resultados
it happened eventually
It occurred at a later time.
sucedió eventualment

Related Words

eventual
That may or may not happen, related to future events.
eventual
eventuality
The possibility of an event occurring.
eventualidad
eventuous
That has or implies events or occurrences.
eventuoso

Slang Meanings

To refer to something that is postponed indefinitely.
That task will be done eventually, but not now.
Esa tarea se hará eventualmente, pero no ahora.
It is used to calm someone by saying that everything will be resolved in time.
Don't worry, eventually everything will be alright.
No te preocupes, eventualmente todo estará bien.