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    Postrero (en. Last)

    /posˈtɾeɾo/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    A person who occupies the last place in a series or in an action.
    The last to arrive was the most surprised by the results.
    El postrero en llegar fue el más sorprendido por los resultados.
    What is presented or occurs at the end.
    The last chapter of the novel was the most exciting.
    El postrero capítulo de la novela fue el más emocionante.

    Etymology

    Derives from the Latin 'posterior', which means 'that which is behind'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    the last day
    the last day.
    el postrero día
    last place
    the last place in a competition or event.
    lugar postrero

    Related Words

    posterior
    That which is behind or that happens afterwards.
    posterior
    postponed
    That which has been delayed or postponed.
    postergado

    Slang Meanings

    Refers to someone who arrives late to an appointment.
    You are the last one to the meeting; we have all already begun.
    Eres el postrero de la reunión, todos ya hemos comenzado.
    Someone who always comes in last in a competition.
    He is always the last in the race; he doesn't train enough.
    Siempre es el postrero en la carrera, no entrena suficiente.