infine

finally

adverb een-FEE-neh Less Common

Origin: from 'in' plus 'fine', at the end

Also means

in the end

Usage Note

Infine rounds off a list or a sequence of events, like 'lastly' or 'in conclusion'. It is written as one word, distinct from the phrase in fine (rare). It is more formal than the conversational alla fine.

Examples

"Infine, ringrazio tutti i presenti."

Natural Translation

Finally, I thank everyone present.

Literal Translation

Finally, thank all the present.

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