a fin de

at the end of

in order to

a fin de(ah feen deh)

phrase

1. (used to indicate the end of something)

a. at the end of

Los resultados se darán a conocer a fin de mes.

Results will be published at the end of the month.

2. (used to indicate purpose)

a. in order to

Se brindará asistencia externa a fin de promover el desarrollo.

Foreign aid will be provided in order to promote development.

b. so that

Tratemos de resolver esta cuestión a fin de que podamos seguir adelante con el proyecto.

Let's try to solve this issue so that we can go ahead with the project.