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    Penúltima (en. Penultimate)

    /peˈnull.ti.ma/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    It refers to the element that occupies the position just before the last in a series or sequence.
    The penultimate edition of the book has many changes.
    La penúltima edición del libro tiene muchos cambios.
    In grammar, it refers to the syllable that is in the penultimate position in a word.
    The accentuation of the word depends on the penultimate syllable.
    La acentuación de la palabra depende de la penúltima sílaba.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'paenultimus', meaning 'almost last'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    the penultimate supper
    It refers to the last supper before an important event.
    la penúltima cena
    penultimate opportunity
    It indicates a final opportunity before completely missing the chance.
    penúltima oportunidad
    in the penultimate row
    Located in a position almost final, but not the last.
    en la penúltima fila

    Related Words

    last
    The one that occupies the last place in a series.
    última
    antepenultimate
    The one that is before the penultimate.
    antepenúltima
    fourth
    That occupies the fourth place in a series.
    cuarta

    Slang Meanings

    A term used to refer to someone who is almost at the end of some ranking.
    That person is the penultimate in the race, but gives their best.
    Esa persona es la penúltima en la carrera, pero da lo mejor de sí.
    An expression used to describe something that is already almost out of time.
    That idea is penultimate, it is no longer in fashion.
    Esa idea es penúltima, ya no está de moda.