Spanish word

epílogo

Pronunciation

IPA/eˈpiloɣo/

Meaning

  • masculine nounepilogue

Example

Al final de la novela, el autor añadió un epílogo emotivo.

At the end of the novel, the author added an emotional epilogue.

Illustration for epílogo (epilogue)

More examples

Vi un corto epílogo después de los créditos de la serie.

I saw a short epilogue after the show's credits.

Core concept

Final afterword that adds closure or reports events that occur after the main plot.

Similar words

posfacio: Concise end note by the author or critic presenting remarks, context, or thanks.
prólogo: Short lead-in chapter at the beginning that frames the story's context and tone.
apéndice: Appendix of supplementary texts, data, or references placed after the main text.
final: Final segment of a story or event that shows how the plot or action concludes.

Definition in Spanish

Parte final de una obra que ofrece cierre, añade información sobre lo que ocurre después o presenta una reflexión que complementa la narración principal.

Word origin

Derived from Greek elements epi- 'after' and logos 'word, speech' and brought into Spanish via Latin to denote an added final section.

Usage tips

  • Common in formal writing and publishing, while conversation typically uses simpler phrases such as al final or después.

Other meanings

  • concluding remarksnoun

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