conclusión
/konkluˈsjon/feminine
The English word "conclusion" is translated into Spanish as conclusión.
Conclusión refers to a decision or a judgment reached after considering information or evidence.
Meaning: decision, judgment (noun)
Which one should you use?
While conclusión refers to a judgment or decision, Finalización is a formal term used to emphasize the ending or completion of a process or event. Additionally, Cierre is a formal way to refer specifically to the closing part of a speech, argument or discussion.
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun is feminine, so it is preceded by the feminine article la to form la conclusión. The plural form of the word is conclusiones.
How do you pronounce it?
/konkluˈsjon/
Did you know?
- The word conclusión is derived from the Latin conclūsiōnem, which originally carried the literal meaning of 'a shutting' or 'an enclosure'.
- While conclusión refers to a logical result, Spanish uses the verb concluir to mean simply finishing a physical task, like a project or a piece of work.
- In academic or formal Spanish reports, it is customary to use the plural heading Conclusiones to list various findings, even if they lead to one general result.
Examples in context
- ¿Cómo llegaste a esa conclusión?How do you come to that conclusion?This sentence is useful for asking how someone arrived at a specific conclusión.Tatoeba #1172689 by marcelostockle, translation #1164849 by CK
- ¿Se ha llegado a alguna conclusión?Has any conclusion been reached?This sentence is useful for asking if any conclusión has been reached.Tatoeba #2265998 by cueyayotl, translation #2265997 by _undertoad
- Así es como llegamos a la conclusión.This is how we reached the conclusion.This sentence is useful for explaining the process of reaching a conclusión.Tatoeba #1607680 by marcelostockle, translation #54714 by CM
- En conclusión, podemos afirmar que el proyecto fue un éxito.In conclusion, we can affirm that the project was a success.
- La finalización del informe marca el cierre de la investigación.The conclusion of the report marks the closure of the investigation.
- Al final, decidimos ir al cine en lugar de salir a cenar.In the end, we decided to go to the movies instead of going out for dinner.
- En resumen, la película fue emocionante y nos mantuvo en suspenso hasta el final.In summary, the movie was thrilling and kept us in suspense until the end.
- En definitiva, creo que deberíamos aprovechar esta oportunidad única.In conclusion, I believe we should take advantage of this unique opportunity.
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Example conversation
Elena and Daniel are discussing a work project.
- ElenaNecesitamos tomar una conclusión sobre el diseño.We need to reach a decision about the design.
- DanielEstoy de acuerdo, Elena. Busquemos la mejor opción.I agree, Elena. Let's look for the best option.
- ElenaMi conclusión es que el azul es mejor.My judgment is that the blue one is better.
- DanielTienes razón, Daniel acepta esa conclusión.You are right, Daniel accepts that decision.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “conclusion” translations and entries conclusión, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries conclusión, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
