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"Al final" is a phrase which is often translated as "in the end", and "por fin" is a phrase which is often translated as "finally". Learn more about the difference between "al final" and "por fin" below.
al final(
ahl
 
fee
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nahl
)
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. in the end
Al final se descubrirá la verdad.In the end, the truth will be discovered.
a. at the end
Las preguntas se harán al final de la sesión.Questions will be asked at the end of the session.
a. at the end
Hay un banco al final de esta avenida.There's a bank at the end of this avenue.
a. at the back
Los estudiantes que se sientan al final del autobús siempre arman bulla.The students who sit at the back of the bus always make a racket.
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por fin(
pohr
 
feen
)
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. finally
Por fin encontré las llaves del coche. Estaban en mi bolsillo.I finally found my car keys. They were in my pocket.
b. at last
¡Por fin he terminado de escribir mi autobiografía de 800 páginas!At last I have finished writing my 800-page autobiography!
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