Final (en. End)

/fiˈnal/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
The last part of something, especially in a process or event.
The end of the movie was exciting.
El final de la película fue emocionante.
A match or competition that decides the winner.
The final of the tournament will be held next Saturday.
El final del torneo se jugará el próximo sábado.
The result or conclusion of a process.
The end of the meeting was very productive.
El final de la reunión fue muy productivo.

Etymology

From Latin 'finalis', meaning 'belonging to an end'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

after all
In the end, after considering everything.
a final de cuentas
at the end
In the last part of something.
en el final
after the final
After the conclusion of an event or competition.
después de la final

Related Words

purpose
Goal or aim that is sought to be achieved.
finalidad
to finalize
To conclude or bring something to an end.
finalizar
end
The term or conclusion of something.
fin

Slang Meanings

Something that is definitive or unchangeable.
That's the end, there are no more changes.
Ese es el final, no hay más cambios.
The last opportunity or decision.
That was his final move.
Esa fue su jugada final.