Word
Al fin y al cabo, el significado de la moral es distinto para todos.
Meaning
After all, the meaning of morality is different for everyone.
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Breakdown of Al fin y al cabo, el significado de la moral es distinto para todos.
ser
to be
de
from / of
para
for
la
the (feminine)
Questions & Answers about Al fin y al cabo, el significado de la moral es distinto para todos.
How exactly does al fin y al cabo work here, and can I use it like 'after all' in English?
It translates perfectly to 'after all' or 'at the end of the day.' You use it as a conclusive discourse marker to introduce a final conclusion, a bottom line, or an ultimate truth that overrides previous arguments. It works just like 'after all' in English when summarizing a point or justifying a statement.
Why is it la moral and not just moral to match the English word 'morality'?
In Spanish, abstract nouns require a definite article (el, la, los, las) when you are talking about them in a general, universal sense. Since this sentence discusses the broad concept of morality, la moral is required.
Why do we use es distinto instead of está distinto? Isn't a meaning that changes from person to person a temporary state?
We use es (from ser) because we are describing a fundamental, defining characteristic of this specific meaning. Even though the definition varies depending on the person, the fact that it is different is a permanent, objective quality of the concept itself.
Why is it para todos instead of por todos?