finale
/fiˈna.le/masculine
The English phrase "ending" can be translated into Italian as finale or termine.
Meaning: last part of something (noun)
Ways to say it
| Italian | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| finale | /fiˈna.le/ | masculine |
| termine | /ˈtɛr.mi.ne/ | masculine |
The word refers to the last part of something.
Which one should you use?
Use finale when referring to the conclusion of a creative work such as a book, film or musical piece. In contrast, use termine when referring to a deadline, a boundary or the end of a specific period of time.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of finale is finali, while the plural form of termine is termini. Both words are masculine nouns.
How do you pronounce it?
The word finale is pronounced /fiˈna.le/. It has three syllables, with the stress on the second syllable.
Did you know?
- An English speaker might be confused by termini because, in an Italian context, it is also the plural name for the major transport hub in Rome.
- In Italian, termine can be used as a synonym for 'word' or 'expression' when referring to a specific technical term.
- The English word 'fine' and the Italian finale share the same ancestor, a Latin root meaning 'a limit or boundary'.
Examples in context
- Era un finale triste.It was a sad ending.This sentence is useful for describing a sad ending with finale.Tatoeba #11840516 by Guybrush88, translation #10798899 by Amastan
- Questa storia ha un finale triste.This story has a sad ending.This sentence shows how to say a story has a sad ending using finale.Tatoeba #7429923 by Guybrush88, translation #6558751 by Hybrid
- Il finale è molto più interessante.The ending is much more interesting.This sentence is useful for stating that the ending is more interesting using finale.Tatoeba #8095149 by Guybrush88, translation #1720959 by CM
- La fine del filmThe end of the movie
- La fine dell'annoThe end of the year
- La conclusione del discorsoThe conclusion of the speech
- La fine del libroThe end of the book
- La fine della festaThe end of the party
- Alla fine del film, c'è un punto molto interessanteAt the end of the movie, there is a very interesting point
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Example conversation
Alessandro and Sofia are talking about a movie they just watched.
- AlessandroTi è piaciuto il finale del film?Did you like the ending of the movie?
- SofiaNo, non mi sono aspettata un finale così.No, I didn't expect such an ending.
- AlessandroIo invece penso che il finale sia perfetto.I, on the other hand, think the ending is perfect.
- SofiaForse hai ragione, Alessandro.Maybe you are right, Alessandro.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “ending” translations and entries finale, termine, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries finale, termine, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
