fim
/ˈfĩ/masculine
fim is the Portuguese word for "the end", specifically referring to the end of a story or film.
Depending on the context, it can be used interchangeably with final, which refers to the final part of something, whereas fim refers more to the concept of an ending.
Meaning: end of a story or film (phrase)
Which one should you use?
While fim means "end", it is often used interchangeably with final depending on whether you are referring to the concept of an ending or the final part of something.
How does it change in a sentence?
To say "the end", use the masculine definite article o before fim to form o fim.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈfĩ/
Did you know?
- While fim is the end of a story, the expression dar um fim to something means to destroy it or get rid of it permanently.
- In Brazil, the phrase fim de jogo is used both for the actual end of a sports match and as a slang term to say that a situation is hopeless.
- While o fim marks the end of a movie, the phrase fim de papo is used in conversation to signal that a discussion is over and no more arguments will be accepted.
Examples in context
- É o começo do fim.This is the beginning of the end.This sentence uses fim to describe the beginning of an end.Tatoeba #11164191 by carlosalberto, translation #11164178 by carlosalberto
- O fim está próximo.The end is in sight.This sentence uses fim to say the end is near.Tatoeba #5108103 by bill, translation #3728245 by CM
- O fim está próximo!The end is nigh!This sentence uses fim to express that the end is nigh.Tatoeba #11113394 by omniglotman, translation #11112094 by shekitten
- Chegamos ao fim da históriaWe've reached the end of the story
- O término do contrato ocorreu hojeThe end of the contract happened today
- O desfecho trágico da história deixou todos chocadosThe tragic end of the story left everyone shocked
- O encerramento do congresso será amanhãThe end of the congress will be tomorrow
- O filme foi divertido, mas o finalzinho deixou algo a desejarThe movie was fun, but the ending was somewhat disappointing
- Após uma longa discussão, colocamos um ponto final no assuntoAfter a long discussion, we put an end to the topic
- O desenlace do livro foi surpreendenteThe end of the book was surprising
- 139 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Beatriz and Lucas are talking about a movie they just watched.
- BeatrizVocê gostou do fim do filme?Did you like the end of the movie?
- LucasNão, eu achei o fim muito triste.No, I thought the end was very sad.
- BeatrizEu também, mas foi um fim surpreendente.Me too, but it was a surprising end.
- LucasSim, o fim foi realmente inesperado.Yes, the end was really unexpected.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “the end” translations and entries fim, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
