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"At least" is an adverb which is often translated as "por lo menos", and "at last" is a phrase which is often translated as "por fin". Learn more about the difference between "at least" and "at last" 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.
at last(
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)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.
