al fin y al cabo

Spanish

Etymology

Compare Portuguese ao fim e ao cabo.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /al ˌfin i al ˈkabo/ [al ˌfĩn i al ˈka.β̞o]
  • Syllabification: al fin y al ca‧bo

Phrase

al fin y al cabo

  1. (idiomatic) when all is said and done
    Synonyms: a fin de cuentas, al cabo
  2. finally
  3. at the very end
  4. at the end of the day

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