What does al final in Spanish mean?

What is the meaning of the word al final in Spanish? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use al final in Spanish.

The word al final in Spanish means at the end, at the end of, clear up the matter, see the light at the end of the tunnel. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word al final

at the end

locución adverbial (al terminar) (with a reference point)

(adverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very rare," "happening now," "fall down.")
Al principio de la obra, el protagonista aparece en una isla desierta; al final, regresamos a la misma isla para ver el desenlace.
In the beginning of the play, the protagonist appears on a desert island; at the end, we return to the same island to see the conclusion.

at the end of

locución adverbial (cuando acabe)

(adverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very rare," "happening now," "fall down.")
Sacaremos cuentas al final del viaje, por ahora tú anota todo.
We will figure it all out at the end of the trip. For now, just write everything down.

clear up the matter

locución verbal (aclarar algo a fondo) (problem)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")
Debemos llegar al final del asunto y resolver nuestros problemas.
We must clear up the matter and solve our problems.

see the light at the end of the tunnel

locución verbal (figurado (ver el fin de un problema)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")
Después de tantos problemas, la muerte de mi papá y la ruptura con Elisa, creo que por fin estoy viendo la luz al final del túnel.
After so many problems, the death of my father, and the breakup with Elisa, I think that I am finally seeing the light at the end of the tunnel.

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