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"Finales" is a form of "final", an adjective which is often translated as "final". "Al final" is a phrase which is often translated as "in the end". Learn more about the difference between "finales" and "al final" below.
final, el final(
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)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
1. (last)
2. (grammar)
a. indicating purpose
En la oración "vinimos para ganar", "para ganar" es una subordinada final.In the sentence "vinimos para ganar," "para ganar" is a clause indicating purpose.
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
3. (last part)
b. ending (of a book, movie, series)
Me gustan las películas con final feliz.I love films with a happy ending.
c. finale (of a show or composition)
El final del espectáculo fue apoteósico.The finale of the show was tremendous.
A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
al final(
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fee
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)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
1. (finally)
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 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.
