Spanish word

definitivo

Pronunciation

IPA/definiˈtiβo/

Meaning

  • adjectivefinal

Example

Esta es la decisión definitiva.

This is the final decision.

Illustration for definitivo (final)

More examples

Necesitamos una respuesta definitiva antes del lunes.

We need a definitive answer before Monday.

Core concept

A court ruling stamped conclusive.

Common phrases

  • decisión definitiva

    definitive decision

  • respuesta definitiva

    definitive answer

  • acuerdo definitivo

    definitive agreement

Similar words

final: At the last stage of a process or event.
último: Last in order or time.

Definition in Spanish

Señala que una decisión, un resultado o una situación se considera estable y no sujeto a cambios.

Word origin

From Latin definire (de- + finire), meaning 'to define limits', the Spanish adjective definitivo conveys that a decision or result is meant as conclusive and not open to further change.

Usage tips

  • Confusion can arise with definitivamente and with English 'definitely', since definitivo is the adjective for a settled state while definitivamente is the adverb expressing manner or degree.

Other meanings

  • conclusiveadjective
  • definitiveadjective
  • permanentadjective

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