finalmente
/fiˌnawˈmẽ.t͡ʃi/
The English phrase eventually can be translated into Portuguese as finalmente. If unsure, use finalmente. Wiktionary also lists enfim and no final das contas.
Meaning: in the end (adv)
Ways to say it
| Portuguese | IPA |
|---|---|
| finalmente | /fiˌnawˈmẽ.t͡ʃi/ (Brazil) /fiˌnalˈmẽ.tɨ/ (Portugal) |
| enfim | /ẽˈfĩ/ (Brazil) /ĩˈfĩ/ (Brazil) |
| no final das contas |
All forms of this phrase are used to express the concept of 'in the end'.
Which one should you use?
While the English 'eventually' often implies a long process or wait, the Portuguese finalmente carries a stronger sense of relief or the conclusion of a long-awaited event, similar to the English 'at last'.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is /fiˌnawˈmẽ.tʃi/. It has 4 syllables, with the stress on the 3rd syllable.
What mistakes should you avoid?
English speakers often mistakenly use eventualmente to mean 'eventually'. However, in Portuguese, eventualmente means 'possibly' or 'occasionally'.
Did you know?
- The phrase no final das contas literally translates to 'in the end of the accounts' and is used like the English expression 'when all is said and done'.
- The word enfim is a contraction of the preposition em and the noun fim. It literally translates to 'in end' to convey the concept of 'at last' or 'in short'.
- The word fim shares a common ancestor with the English word 'finish' and the Latin word 'finis'. They all stem from the same linguistic roots relating to boundaries or endings.
Examples in context
- Eu finalmente fui pego.I eventually got caught.This sentence is useful for showing how to say 'I eventually got caught' using finalmente.Tatoeba #8348581 by JGEN, translation #8344999 by CK
- Tom finalmente se demitiu.Tom eventually resigned.This sentence is useful for showing how to say 'Tom eventually resigned' using finalmente.Tatoeba #5316155 by carlosalberto, translation #4501788 by CK
- A situação finalmente mudou.Things eventually changed.This sentence is useful for showing how to say 'Things eventually changed' using finalmente.Tatoeba #5386197 by carlosalberto, translation #4496416 by CK
- Finalmente, consegui terminar o trabalho.Eventually, I managed to finish the work.
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Example conversation
Camila and Rodrigo are waiting for a late delivery.
- CamilaOnde está o nosso pacote?Where is our package?
- RodrigoEle finalmente chegou agora.It eventually arrived now.
- CamilaQue bom, demorou muito!That's great, it took so long!
- RodrigoSim, finalmente podemos abrir.Yes, we can eventually open it.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “eventually” translations and entries finalmente, enfim, no final das contas, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries enfim, final, finalmente, no, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
