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"Y por último" is a phrase which is often translated as "and finally", and "después" is an adverb which is often translated as "after". Learn more about the difference between "y por último" and "después" below.
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)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
1. (general)
a. and finally
Y por último, rindamos homenaje a los veteranos.And finally, let's pay respect to the veterans.
b. and lastly
Primero iremos a cenar, luego al cine, y por último iremos a tomar helado.First we'll go for dinner, then to the movies, and lastly we'll go for an ice-cream.
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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).
a. after
Llamé a mis papás justo después de comprometerme.I called my parents just after getting engaged.
b. later
Iré de compras después pero ahora tengo que estudiar.I'll go shopping later but now I have to study.
c. afterwards
¿Podemos ir al parque después? Ahora quiero descansar.Can we go to the park afterwards? I want to rest now.
d. afterward (United States)
Regionalism used in the United States
Paco comenzó a tener diferencias de opinión con los otros socios, y poco después abandonó la firma.Paco started having disagreements with the other partners, and he left the firm not long afterward.
