Translation of Spanish word "último" to English
último
/ˈul.ti.mo/
Meaning
AdjectiveFinal, ultimate, coming after all others of its kind.
How to use
In formal and informal contexts, 'último' is used to describe the final or ultimate item in a sequence or series. For example, 'El último día de la semana' (The last day of the week). Be cautious not to confuse it with 'últimamente', which means 'recently'.
🇬🇧 English
last
Example
Intentaré solucionarlo yo solo por ahora: como último recurso, siempre podemos llevárselo a un mono grasiento.
I'll try to fix it myself for now: as a last resort, we can always take it to a greasy monkey.
Eyes Wide Shut fue la última película dirigida por Stanley Kubrick.
Eyes Wide Shut was the last film directed by Stanley Kubrick.
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Common phrases
- último año— last year
- último momento— last minute
- último recurso— last resort
- último esfuerzo— last effort
- último día de la semana— last day of the week
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What does the Spanish word "último" mean?▼
The Spanish word "último" means "last" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Esta es la última oportunidad." (which translates as "I'll try to fix it myself for now: as a last resort, we can always take it to a greasy monkey.").
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