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"At last" is a phrase which is often translated as "por fin", and "finally" is an adverb which is also often translated as "por fin". Learn more about the difference between "at last" and "finally" below.
at last(
aht
lahst
)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
1. (finally)
a. por fin
After driving for 10 hours without stopping, we arrived to Texas at last.Después de manejar por 10 horas sin parar, por fin llegamos a Texas.
b. finalmente
And, at last, we will be able to hear from our president.Y, finalmente, podremos escuchar a nuestro presidente.
c. al fin
My kids are all at school, and at last there is peace in my house.Mis hijos están en la escuela, y al fin hay paz en mi casa.
finally(
fay
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nuh
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li
)An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or other adverbs (e.g., to run quickly, very tired).
2. (lastly)
a. finalmente
Finally, I would like to say that I am honored to be here tonight.Finalmente, quisiera decir que es para mí un honor estar aquí esta noche.
b. por último
And finally, don't forget to add a pinch of salt.Y, por último, no olvide añadir una pizca de sal.
a. de forma definitiva
The press release should finally dispel the nasty rumors about the actor.El comunicado de prensa debería disipar de forma definitiva los rumores sobre el actor.
