Remate (en. Finishing shot)

/reˈmate/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Completion of an action or process.
The finishing touch of the work was a complete success.
El remate de la obra fue todo un éxito.
Public auction where goods are sold.
A property auction will take place in the square.
Se llevará a cabo un remate de propiedades en la plaza.
In sports, a decisive play that concludes a game.
The final play of the team won the match.
El remate final del equipo ganó el partido.

Etymology

Derived from the verb 'rematar', which means to finish or complete something.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to give the finishing touch
To conclude an activity decisively.
dar el remate
finishing touch of a work
Final stage in a construction project.
remate de obra

Related Words

rematar
A verb that means to finish or complete something.
rematar
auctioneer
A person who conducts a finishing or auction.
rematador

Slang Meanings

Forceful closure of a discussion.
His argument was the decisive close that ended the debate.
Su argumento fue el remate que cerró el debate.
Last effort or play in a difficult situation.
We need a decisive play to get out of this situation.
Necesitamos un remate para salir de esta situación.