Finally in Spanish: outcomes and sequences

The idea

Finalmente introduces a final outcome or the last item in a sequence.

Examples

• Finalmente, encontramos las llaves bajo el sofá.Finally, we found the keys under the sofa.
• La comisión finalmente aprobó el plan.The committee finally approved the plan.
• Primero limpia la mesa y finalmente coloca los vasos.First clean the table and finally put out the glasses.
• Después de varias llamadas, finalmente llegó una respuesta.After several calls, an answer finally arrived.
• Finalmente, el sendero conduce al río.Finally, the path leads to the river.
• El equipo probó tres ideas y finalmente eligió una.The team tried three ideas and finally chose one.

Watch out

Do not assume finalmente always implies a long delay; it can simply introduce the last step.

Try it yourself

1. After many attempts, choose the outcome: Tras muchos intentos, ___ abrieron la puerta. (finalmente / nunca)

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   finalmente: opening the door was the outcome after several attempts.

2. Choose the last step: Primero mezcla la harina; ___ añade el agua. (finalmente / primero)

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   finalmente

   finalmente: adding water is the last step.

3. Choose the eventual outcome: El tren no salía, pero ___ partió. (finalmente / todavía)

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   finalmente: the train departed after the initial delay.

Use it today

Describe a task with a final step and an eventual outcome.