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"At the end" is a phrase which is often translated as "al final", and "ultimately" is an adverb which is often translated as "en última instancia". Learn more about the difference between "at the end" and "ultimately" below.
at the end(
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A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. al final
Remember to put a period at the end of declarative sentences.Acuérdate de poner un punto al final de las oraciones declarativas.
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ultimately(
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tih
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meht
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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).
adverb
a. en última instancia
Ultimately, it will be their decision.Será, en última instancia, decisión de ellos.
a. a la larga
Ultimately, their objective was to privatize all state-owned companies.Su objectivo, a la larga, era de privatizar todas las empresas de propiedad estatal.
a. básicamente
The way you do it is ultimately a matter of personal preference.La forma en que lo haces es básicamente cuestión de preferencia personal.
b. en última instancia
What matters, ultimately, is that we deliver the project on schedule.Lo que importa, en última instancia, es que entreguemos el proyecto dentro del plazo previsto.
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