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definitiva

definitive

adjective deh-fee-nee-TEE-bah Rare
Grammar & Structure

Usage Note

Definitiva is the feminine form of the adjective definitivo (final, definitive), agreeing with a feminine noun — la decisión definitiva. It appears very frequently in the fixed phrase en definitiva, a discourse marker meaning 'in short' or 'ultimately', close to en resumen but with a more conclusive, wrapping-up tone.

Examples

"En definitiva, el proyecto fue un éxito."

Natural Translation

In short, the project was a success.

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