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fin

feenˈfin

“fin” means “end” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:

end

Also: finish, ending
NounmA1
A winding cobblestone path abruptly meeting a smooth, solid white wall, symbolizing the conclusion or end of a journey.

📝 In Action

Este es el fin del libro.

A1

This is the end of the book.

¿Qué haces este fin de semana?

A1

What are you doing this weekend?

Al fin terminamos el proyecto.

A2

At last, we finished the project.

En fin, no importa. Sigamos adelante.

B1

Anyway, it doesn't matter. Let's move on.

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Common Collocations

  • fin de semana – weekend
  • poner fin a algo – to put an end to something
  • a fin de mes – at the end of the month
  • al fin y al cabo – at the end of the day, after all
  • en fin – in short, anyway, well

Idioms & Expressions

  • llegar a buen fin – to come to a successful conclusion

purpose

Also: aim, goal, sake
NounmB1formal
A brightly colored, simple arrow hitting the exact center of a bullseye target, illustrating the concept of a defined goal or purpose.

📝 In Action

El fin de este proyecto es ayudar a la comunidad.

B1

The purpose of this project is to help the community.

Trabajo mucho con el fin de darle un buen futuro a mis hijos.

B1

I work a lot in order to give my children a good future.

Es una organización sin fines de lucro.

B2

It's a non-profit organization.

Word Connections

Synonyms

Antonyms

Common Collocations

  • con el fin de – in order to, with the aim of
  • sin fines de lucro – non-profit
  • con fines pacíficos – for peaceful purposes

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Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "fin" in Spanish:

aim→end→ending→goal→purpose→sake→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: fin

Question 1 of 1

Which sentence uses 'fin' to mean 'purpose' or 'goal'?

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📚 Etymology▼

Comes directly from the Latin word 'fīnis', which meant 'end', 'limit', or 'boundary'. You can see this root in many English words that have to do with ending or limiting something.

First recorded: Around the 10th century

Cognates (Related words)

English: finish, final, defineFrench: finItalian: fine

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Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between 'fin' and 'final'?

They're very similar! Think of 'fin' as the point in time something ends ('el fin de la clase' - the end of the class). 'Final' is often used for the concluding part of a story, movie, or sports match ('el final de la película' - the movie's ending). 'Final' can also be an adjective meaning 'final' ('el examen final').

How do I use 'al fin', 'por fin', and 'en fin'?

'Al fin' and 'por fin' both mean 'at last' or 'finally', and you can usually use them interchangeably. They express relief that something you've been waiting for has happened. 'En fin' is different; it means 'anyway' or 'in short' and is used to summarize or change the subject.