Spanish Conversation · Level 47
75 words
Spanish word
finalidad
Pronunciation
IPA/finaliˈðað/
Meaning
- feminine nounpurpose
Example
¿Cuál es la finalidad de esto?
What is the purpose of this?
More examples
La reunión se convocó con la finalidad de explicar los cambios.
The meeting was convened with the purpose of explaining the changes.
Core concept
Intended end of an action.
Common phrases
con la finalidad de
with the purpose of
tener como finalidad
have as a purpose
cumplir una finalidad
fulfill a purpose
Similar words
propósito: Concrete goal that someone wants to achieve.
objetivo: Clear, specific target set to be achieved.
meta: Milestone reached on the way to a longer-term goal.
fin: Final result that an action or plan aims to produce.
Definition in Spanish
Expresa la intención última o el fin práctico detrás de una acción o proyecto.
Word origin
From Spanish final plus the suffix -idad, with final from Latin finis 'end' and -idad forming an abstract noun that denotes the intended end or aim of an action.
Usage tips
- For everyday questions ¿Para qué...? sounds more natural than the formal ¿Cuál es la finalidad...? and finalidad is common in written or official contexts.
Other meanings
- intentionnoun
- aimnoun
Opposites
- azarchancenoun
- casualidadcoincidencenoun
Related words
- finalfinaladjective
- finalizarfinalizeverb
- finalizaciónfinalizationnoun