Summarizing with en definitiva
Use en definitiva ("ultimately" or "in short") to cut through the noise and boil an argument down to its core truth.
| We question existence, but, ultimately, there are no answers. | Cuestionamos la existencia, pero, en definitiva, no hay respuestas. |
| Ultimately, it is very easy to judge a mistake. | En definitiva, es muy fácil juzgar un error. |
Reaching conclusions with al fin y al cabo
Use al fin y al cabo ("after all" or "in the end") to justify a statement or point out what remains true when everything else is stripped away.
| After all, the meaning of morality is different for everyone. | Al fin y al cabo, el significado de la moral es distinto para todos. |
| After all, freedom has consequences. | Al fin y al cabo, la libertad tiene consecuencias. |
Punctuation
These phrases often appear at the beginning or end of a clause. When inserted in the middle of a sentence, they are set off by commas.
| As long as you follow the rule, morality is, ultimately, simple. | Mientras sigas la regla, la moral es, en definitiva, simple. |
| You act as if you could judge me, but, after all, we are the same. | Actúas como si pudieras juzgarme, pero, al fin y al cabo, somos iguales. |
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