Spanish Conversation · Level 19
90 words
Spanish word
remate
Pronunciation
IPA/reˈmate/
Meaning
- masculine nounending
Example
La película tuvo un remate inesperado.
The movie had an unexpected ending.
More examples
El libro tiene un remate final que emociona a los lectores.
The book has a final wrap-up that moves readers.
Core concept
Final closing moment that wraps up an event.
Common phrases
el remate final
final wrap-up
el remate de la novela
the ending of the novel
un remate inesperado
an unexpected ending
Similar words
final: Final part of a story or event where the action reaches its end.
conclusión: Brief summary at the end that brings together the main points.
cierre: Act or scene that closes an event, bringing proceedings to an end.
desenlace: Moment when a story's outcome is revealed and loose ends become clear.
Definition in Spanish
Parte final que cierra una acción, un relato o un discurso y señala la conclusión de lo sucedido.
Word origin
From the verb rematar 'to finish', used in medieval Spanish to mean complete or conclude, with remate naming the closing part of an action, speech, or story.
Usage tips
- In conversation, para rematar commonly introduces a final summary or punchline, so expect a concluding remark after it.