At last or in the end?

The Portuguese language has several rules. For this reason, many people have doubts about the correct way to write certain words. After all, in the midst of so many specificities, even the most studious can get confused.

Among these questions, the following can be mentioned: finally or in the end. What's the correct way? The answer to the question is that both exist. However, each has a different meaning.

While one refers to an adverb of time, the other assumes the value of an adverbial phrase of time. In this case, the notion that something is at an end is assumed.

Finally – adverb of time

the adverb of time anyway can refer to the completion of a thought, at last and at last. In addition, it is synonymous with: in conclusion, finally, in summary and in short.

Check below some examples with the adverb of time anyway:

• Finally alone!
• We can finally rest.
• Anyway, I've said it all.
• Finally we arrived home.

In the end – adverbial phrase of time

the adverbial phrase in the end It is formed by the preposition em and the noun fim. The expression demonstrates that something is coming to an end. It is synonymous with: at the end, at the end and at the end.

check below examples with end:

• The teacher is already at the end of her career.
• At the end of the game, everyone cheered so much.
• They are already at the end of their relationship.
• The patient is already at the end of life.

See too:

• sunset, sunset, sunset or sunset
• Advice or accessory
• Will you come or will I come?
• Fourteen or fourteen?
• Too much or too much?