Spanish word

ultimátum

Pronunciation

IPA/ultiˈmatum/

Meaning

  • masculine nounultimatum

Example

Si no cumples, te daré un ultimátum.

If you don't comply, I'll give you an ultimatum.

Illustration for ultimátum (ultimatum)

More examples

La empresa rechazó el ultimátum de los sindicatos.

The company rejected the unions' ultimatum.

Core concept

Final warning that marks the last opportunity before a specific consequence.

Common phrases

  • lanzar un ultimátum

    issue an ultimatum

  • rechazar un ultimátum

    reject an ultimatum

Similar words

amenaza: Statement promising harm or punishment to intimidate someone and force their compliance.
advertencia: Notice that alerts to danger or a problem and urges taking care or corrective action.
plazo: Final date or time limit by which an action or submission must be completed.

Definition in Spanish

Notificación definitiva que marca la última oportunidad antes de tomar una acción concreta contra la otra parte.

Word origin

From Latin ultimus 'last' via Modern Latin ultimatum, adopted into Spanish as a noun for a decisive final notice before action.

Usage tips

  • In casual speech te voy a dar un ultimátum may be used jokingly, but in serious or formal situations specify the deadline and the exact consequence to avoid misunderstanding.

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