última
“última” means “last” in Spanish. It has 3 different meanings depending on context:
last
Also: final
📝 In Action
Es la última página del libro.
A1It's the last page of the book.
Esta es tu última oportunidad para comprar boletos.
A2This is your last chance to buy tickets.
La última vez que te vi fue el martes.
A2The last time I saw you was on Tuesday.
latest
Also: newest
📝 In Action
¿Has leído la última novela de esa autora?
B1Have you read the latest novel by that author?
Esta es la última versión del software.
B1This is the latest version of the software.
Según la última encuesta, la gente prefiere el café.
B2According to the latest poll, people prefer coffee.
the last one
📝 In Action
De todas las camisas, me gusta más la última.
A2Of all the shirts, I like the last one the most.
Llegaron tres personas, y la última era mi hermana.
B1Three people arrived, and the last one was my sister.
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Words that translate to "última" in Spanish:
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Quick Quiz: última
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence uses 'última' to mean 'latest'?
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📚 Etymology▼
Comes from the Latin word 'ultimus', which means 'farthest' or 'most distant'. It's related to the English word 'ultimate'.
First recorded: 12th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What's the difference between 'última' and 'pasada'?
'Última' usually means the very final one in a series (like 'la última semana del año' - the last week of the year). 'Pasada' means the one that just went by (like 'la semana pasada' - last week). The final week of the year is always in December, but 'last week' changes every week!
Can I say 'la última de la clase'?
Yes, you can. It means 'the last one in the class'. It can refer to the last person to finish a task, or it can be used to mean the person with the lowest grades. The meaning depends on the context.