Postrer (en. Dessert)

/posˈtɾeɾ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Definition: Quality of being the last in a series.

Example Sentence: The last chapter of the book is the most exciting.

El postrer capítulo del libro es el más emocionante.

Definition: The dessert in a meal.

Example Sentence: The dessert they chose was a fruit tart.

El postrer que eligieron fue una tarta de frutas.

Definition: Refers to something that is final or subsequent.

Example Sentence: The final event of the festival will be a concert.

El postrer evento del festival será un concierto.

Etymology/Origin: From Latin 'posterior', which means later or last.

Common Phrase: the final effort

Common Phrase Meaning: The last effort made to achieve something.

el postrer esfuerzo

Common Phrase: in a last attempt

Common Phrase Meaning: In the last attempt to achieve something.

en un postrer intento

Related Word: dessert

Related Word Description: Food served at the end of a meal.

postre

Related Word: later

Related Word Description: That which occurs after an event or moment.

posterior

Slang Meaning: Last chance.

Slang Example: This is your last chance to win the contest.

Este es tu postrer chance de ganar el concurso.

Slang Meaning: Something left for the end.

Slang Example: I left the most final task for tomorrow.

Dejé el trabajo más postrer para mañana.