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"At least" is an adverb which is often translated as "por lo menos", and "in the end" is a phrase which is often translated as "al final". Learn more about the difference between "at least" and "in the end" below.
at least(
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)An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or other adverbs (e.g., to run quickly, very tired).
1. (general)
a. por lo menos
His dentist told him to brush his teeth at least twice a day.Su dentista le dijo que se cepillara los dientes por lo menos dos veces al día.
b. como mínimo
My cell phone battery should last at least ten hours, but it never does.La batería de mi celular debería durar diez horas como mínimo, pero nunca es así.
c. al menos
I'm sorry things didn't work out, but at least we can be friends.Siento que las cosas no funcionaron, pero al menos podemos ser amigos.
in the end(
ihn
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)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
1. (general)
a. al final
It might not look like much, but in the end I know you'll like it. Quizá no parezca mucho, pero al final sé que te gustará.
b. finalmente
In the end, she earned the recognition that she always longed for. Finalmente, ganó el reconocimiento que siempre anhelaba.
c. al fin y al cabo
Don't worry about it. We're still family in the end. No te preocupes por eso. Seguimos siendo familia al fin y al cabo.
