último
last; latest
adjective OOL-tee-moh Common
Origin: From Latin ultimus ('farthest, last').
Also means
final
Usage Note
Último means 'last' in the sense of 'most recent' or 'final in a sequence' (la última vez = 'the last time'). Do not confuse it with pasado ('last' in calendar phrases: el año pasado = 'last year'). The phrase por último ('finally, lastly') is a common discourse connector in both writing and speech.
Examples
"Esta es la última oportunidad."
Natural Translation
This is the last opportunity.

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