Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA |
|---|---|
| postreramente | /posˌtɾeɾaˈmente/ |
| postrimeramente | /postɾimeɾamente/ (from spelling rules) |
| postremamente | /postɾemamente/ (from spelling rules) |
| postremeramente | /postɾemeɾamente/ (from spelling rules) |
In terms of sequence, you can use several different expressions to say "lastly". Formal ways to express this include En último lugar, Por último and Finalmente. You may also use the synonyms para concluir or a modo de cierre.
Which one should you use?
finalmente is often used interchangeably with por último to mean "lastly" when concluding a list or a sequence of events.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
The forms postreramente, postrimeramente, postremamente and postremeramente are extremely archaic or highly literary and are rarely used in contemporary speech. En último lugar, Por último and Finalmente are formal ways to say "lastly".
How do you pronounce it?
/posˌtɾeɾaˈmente/
What mistakes should you avoid?
English speakers should avoid using the postre- forms in daily conversation as they sound overly dramatic or outdated to native speakers.
Did you know?
- While English uses 'lastly' to conclude a list, using the highly formal postreramente might actually imply you are talking about the 'end of the world' or the 'final moments of life'.
- The phrase a modo de cierre is often used by news anchors or presenters to signal they are wrapping up a segment, sounding much more professional than a simple 'lastly'.
- The word último in En último lugar shares the same root as the English word 'ultimate'.
Examples in context
- En último lugar, me gustaría agradecer a todos por su valiosa contribución.Lastly, I would like to thank everyone for their valuable contribution.
- Por último, pero no menos importante, consideremos los resultados de nuestra investigación.Lastly, but not least, let's consider the results of our research.
- Finalmente, concluiremos este informe con algunas recomendaciones importantes.Lastly, we will conclude this report with some important recommendations.
- Y, para terminar, no te olvides de recoger tus pertenencias antes de irte.And, to finish, don't forget to collect your belongings before leaving.
Example conversation
Sofía and Daniel are organizing a travel itinerary.
- SofíaPrimero visitaremos el museo y luego el parque.First we will visit the museum and then the park.
- Daniel¿Y qué haremos después de eso, Sofía?And what will we do after that, Sofía?
- SofíaPostreramente, iremos a cenar al centro.Lastly, we will go to dinner downtown.
- DanielMe parece un plan perfecto, Daniel.It seems like a perfect plan, Daniel.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “lastly” translations and entries postreramente, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
