Último (en. Last)
/ˈul.ti.mo/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
adjective
That is the end of a series.
The last book of the saga was very exciting.
El último libro de la saga fue muy emocionante.
That is recent or more recent.
In their last meeting, they discussed several important topics.
En su último encuentro, discutieron varios temas importantes.
That is presented last.
The last participant won the contest.
El último participante ganó el concurso.
Etymology
From Latin 'ultimus', meaning 'the farthest or the last'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
last minute
Refers to the deadline before an action or decision.
último minuto
ultimately
Expresses the idea that something is decisive or final.
en última instancia
until the last moment
Indicates that something extends until the end of something.
hasta el último momento
Related Words
last
Feminine form of last, used to refer to something final in the feminine gender.
última
ultimatum
Extreme condition or term presented in a situation.
ultimátum
lately
Refers to a recent period in time.
últimamente
Slang Meanings
Last resort
I did it as a last resort since I didn't know what else to do.
Lo hice como último recurso ya que no sabía qué más hacer.
The latest trend
That is the latest fashion this year.
Ese es el último grito de la moda este año.