vs 

QUICK ANSWER
"Then" is an adverb which is often translated as "entonces", and "finally" is an adverb which is often translated as "por fin". Learn more about the difference between "then" and "finally" below.
then(
thehn
)
An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or other adverbs (e.g., to run quickly, very tired).
adverb
a. entonces
If you eat healthy food, then you won't get sick.Si comes comida sana, entonces no te enfermarás.
a. entonces
Make sure to finish your work by then.Asegúrate de terminar tu trabajo para entonces.
a. luego
Now it's my turn, then yours.Ahora es mi turno, luego el tuyo.
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
adjective
a. entonces
When I was a teenager, the then president visited my parents' restaurant.Cuando era menor, el entonces presidente visitó el restaurante de mis padres.
Copyright © 2025 Dictionary Media Group, Inc.
finally(
fay
-
nuh
-
li
)
An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or other adverbs (e.g., to run quickly, very tired).
adverb
a. por fin
Summer is finally here.Por fin ha llegado el verano.
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.
Copyright © 2025 Dictionary Media Group, Inc.