Significado
Referring to the conclusion of a process or event.
Contexto cultural
In Spain, 'al final' is often used in casual conversation to start a sentence when summarizing a story. Mexicans often use 'al final' in the same way, but sometimes add 'de cuentas' for emphasis. Argentines use 'al final' frequently, and sometimes use 'al último' in very colloquial speech. In Colombia, it is a very neutral and standard way to conclude a thought.
Placement
You can put 'al final' at the beginning or end of a sentence for different emphasis.
Don't forget 'de'
If you follow it with a noun, you must use 'de'.
Significado
Referring to the conclusion of a process or event.
Placement
You can put 'al final' at the beginning or end of a sentence for different emphasis.
Don't forget 'de'
If you follow it with a noun, you must use 'de'.
Ponte a prueba
Fill in the blank with the correct phrase.
______, no pudimos ir al cine.
We are talking about the outcome of a plan.
Choose the correct sentence.
Which sentence is correct?
You need the preposition 'de' to link 'al final' to the noun.
🎉 Puntuación: /2
Ayudas visuales
Banco de ejercicios
2 ejercicios______, no pudimos ir al cine.
We are talking about the outcome of a plan.
Which sentence is correct?
You need the preposition 'de' to link 'al final' to the noun.
🎉 Puntuación: /2
Preguntas frecuentes
2 preguntasIt is neutral and works in all contexts.
No, use 'por último' for lists.
Frases relacionadas
Por último
similarLastly
A la larga
similarIn the long run
Al principio
contrastAt the beginning
Al final de cuentas
builds onAt the end of the day