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conclusión

kon-kloo-see-ohn/konkluˈsjon/

“conclusión” means “conclusion” in Spanish (The end result or summary of an argument or process).

conclusion, finding

Also: end, wrap-up
NounfB1
A close-up view of a hand placing the final, unusually shaped piece into a large, colorful, and fully completed jigsaw puzzle resting on a table.

📝 In Action

Después de horas de debate, la conclusión fue que debíamos empezar de nuevo.

B1

After hours of debate, the conclusion was that we should start over.

En conclusión, el proyecto fue un éxito total.

A2

In conclusion, the project was a total success.

Aún no hemos llegado a una conclusión firme sobre el caso.

B2

We still haven't reached a firm conclusion about the case.

Word Connections

Synonyms

Antonyms

  • introducción (introduction)
  • comienzo (beginning)

Common Collocations

  • llegar a una conclusión – to reach a conclusion
  • sacar conclusiones – to draw conclusions
  • en conclusión – in conclusion

Idioms & Expressions

  • saltar a conclusiones – to jump to conclusions (to decide too quickly without enough information)

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "conclusión" in Spanish:

wrap-up→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: conclusión

Question 1 of 2

Which phrase correctly expresses the action of figuring out the final answer?

📚 More Resources

👥 Word Family▼
concluir(to conclude (verb)) — Verb
conclusivo(conclusive (adjective)) — Adjective
🎵 Rhymes▼
nacióncanciónsituación
📚 Etymology▼

It comes from the Latin word *conclusio*, which meant 'a closing' or 'an ending.' It shares roots with the English word 'close,' emphasizing the idea of wrapping things up.

First recorded: 13th century

Cognates (Related words)

Portuguese: conclusãoItalian: conclusione

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I use 'conclusión' to start the final part of a speech?

Use the set phrase 'En conclusión' (In conclusion). It acts like a signpost telling your audience you are summarizing your arguments now.

Is 'conclusión' a formal word?

While it's used every day, it is definitely more common in formal contexts like academic papers, business reports, or formal debates. In casual conversation, you might use 'final' or 'resultado' instead.