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"Latest" is an adjective which is often translated as "último", and "last" is an adjective which is also often translated as "último". Learn more about the difference between "latest" and "last" below.
latest(
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)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
1. (last)
b. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
April 23rd is the latest date we can hand our assignments in.El 23 de abril es la fecha límite para la entrega de los trabajos prácticos.
Is that the latest time you can stay?¿Eso es lo más tarde que puedes quedarte?
a. último
The fans flooded the stores to buy the rock star's latest album.Los fanáticos inundaron las tiendas para comprar el último álbum de la estrella de rock.
b. más reciente
This is the latest of a series of examples of the mayor's lack of empathy with the working class.Este es el más reciente de una serie de ejemplos de la falta de empatía del alcalde con la clase trabajadora.
c. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
Peter always buys the latest IT equipment.Peter siempre se compra lo último en equipos informáticos.
Sunnyvale Hospital has the latest and most complete array of medical equipment.El hospital de Sunnyvale tiene el conjunto más moderno y completo de equipamiento médico.
A noun is a word referring to a person, animal, place, thing, feeling, or idea (e.g., man, dog, house).
a. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
And next, the latest on the earthquake in Chile.Y a continuación, las últimas noticias sobre el terremoto de Chile.
Have you heard the latest on your neighbor?¿Te enteraste de lo último que están diciendo sobre tu vecino?
6. (colloquial) (significant other)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
a. la última conquista (F)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
Have you met Maria's latest?¿Ya conoces la última conquista de María?
last(
lahst
)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
1. (final)
a. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
She's the last person I want to see right now.Ella es la última persona a la que quiero ver ahora.
That was the last thing I thought would happen.Era lo que menos pensaba que pasaría.
A noun is a word referring to a person, animal, place, thing, feeling, or idea (e.g., man, dog, house).
a. el último (M), la última (F)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
The youngest child is usually the last to leave home.El hijo menor es normalmente el último en irse de casa.
a. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
I'm making a sandwich with the last of a jar of peanut butter.Me estoy haciendo un bocadillo con lo que queda de un tarro de mantequilla de maní.
This is the last I will smoke before quitting tobacco.Este es el último que me fumaré antes de dejar el tabaco.
a. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
I went to the dentist the day before last.Fui al dentista anteayer.
The next course is more interesting than the last.El siguiente curso es más interesante que el anterior.
An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or other adverbs (e.g., to run quickly, very tired).
7. (at the end)
8. (finally)
a. por último
And last of all, cover it with chocolate chips.Y, por último, cúbralo de trocitos de chocolate.
An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g., The man sneezed.).
10. (to continue)
a. durar
This blender is made to last for a lifetime.Esta batidora está fabricada para durar toda una vida.
12. (to be enough)
a. durar
We have enough bread to last a couple of days.Tenemos bastante pan para durar un par de días.
13. (to survive)
a. durar
The patient won't last much longer; his disease is advanced.El paciente no durará mucho, su enfermedad está avanzada.
A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
14. (to continue)
