Spanish Conversation · Level 16
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Spanish word
último
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈultimo/
Meaning
- adjectivelatest
Example
¿Has visto el último episodio?
Have you seen the latest episode?
More examples
Compré el último modelo de teléfono y funciona muy bien.
I bought the latest model of phone and it works very well.
Core concept
A row of objects with the one at the far end highlighted.
Common phrases
el último minuto
the last minute
la última vez
the last time
el último modelo
the latest model
la última noticia
the latest news
Similar words
reciente: An event or thing from the recent past.
nuevo: A recently created item.
anterior: An event or item occurring before a specific point in time.
final: The concluding stage or last part of a process or sequence.
Definition in Spanish
Que marca el extremo final en una secuencia o lo más cercano al momento actual dentro de una serie.
Word origin
Derived from Latin ultimus 'farthest, last', último entered Spanish to denote the item at the end of a series or the one closest to the present moment.
Usage tips
- In phrases like 'el último en llegar', último denotes position in the order (the one at the end) rather than mere recentness.