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• Que viene después de todos los demás en tiempo u orden; final. También se refiere a lo más reciente o último de una serie.

Coming after all others in time or order; final.

1. Coming after all othersA1formal

   Situated or occurring at the end; final in a series or sequence.

   último

   • This is the last chapter of the book.
   • He was the last person to leave the party.
   • The last bus leaves at midnight.

   Sinónimosclosingconcludingfinalrearmostterminalultimate

   Antónimosfirst

2. A1formal

   The one that happened most recently before now.

   último (más reciente)

   • I saw her last week.
   • What was the last movie you watched?
   • The last time we met was in 2020.

   Sinónimoslatestprecedingprevious

   Antónimosfirstnext

3. Only remainingA2formal

   The final one left after others have been used or taken.

   último que queda

   • This is my last piece of cake.
   • He spent his last dollar on the ticket.
   • We have one last chance to win.

   Sinónimosfinalleftonlyremainingultimate

• Que se refiere al segundo de dos elementos o personas mencionados previamente, en contraposición al primero ('el primero' vs 'el segundo'). También puede indicar lo más reciente o posterior en el tiempo dentro de un par.

Refers to the second of two things or persons mentioned.

1. B1formal

   Referring to the second of two things or people mentioned.

   segundo de dos

   • Between coffee and tea, I prefer the latter.
   • He offered two options: a trip to the beach or a hike in the mountains; I chose the latter.
   • The latter part of the book is more exciting.

   Sinónimosfinallastlast mentionedsecond

   Antónimosformer

2. B2formal

   Situated or occurring near the end of something.

   último (cerca del final)

   • The latter years of his life were spent in peace.
   • In the latter stages of the game, the team scored twice.
   • The latter half of the 20th century saw rapid technological change.

   Sinónimosclosingconcludingendingfinallastterminalultimate

   Antónimosformer

• Adverbio que indica la última vez o la vez más reciente en que ocurrió algo. También puede expresar la posición final en una serie o acción.

An adverb meaning "on the last occasion" or "most recently." It is commonly used to refer to the most recent time something happened, as in "when did you last see him?"

1. At the end of a seriesA1formal

   After all others in a sequence or order; finally.

   Por último, al final de una serie

   • He finished last in the competition.
   • She spoke last at the meeting.
   • The dessert is served last.

   Sinónimosat lastfinallyin the endlastlyultimately

   Antónimosfirst

2. A2formal

   On the most recent occasion; most recently.

   por última vez

   • When did you last see him?
   • I last visited Paris two years ago.
   • She last worked here in 2020.

   Antónimosfirst

• Sustantivo que designa la última persona, cosa o evento en una serie, secuencia o grupo; también puede referirse al final o conclusión de algo.

A noun referring to the final item, person, or event in a series, sequence, or group.

1. Final in sequenceA1formal

   The person or thing that comes at the end of a series or after all others.

   último en una secuencia

   • He was the last person to leave the party.
   • This is the last chapter of the book.
   • The last contestant performed exceptionally well.

   Sinónimoscloserconclusionendfinalfinishtail end

   Antónimosfirstinitial

2. Remaining amountA1formal

   The final part or quantity that is left.

   resto, parte final

   • I ate the last cookie in the jar.
   • This is the last of the milk; we need to buy more.
   • She spent the last of her savings on the trip.

   Sinónimosbalanceendremainderremnantresidueresttail end

3. Shoe formC1formaltechnical

   A shaped block used by shoemakers to make or repair shoes.

   Horma de zapato

   • The cobbler used a wooden last to stretch the leather.
   • Modern lasts are made from plastic for precision.
   • He ordered a custom last for his orthopedic shoes.

• Verbo que indica la duración o permanencia de algo en el tiempo, o la capacidad de seguir existiendo, funcionando o aguantando durante un período.

A verb used to indicate the continuation or endurance of something over time.

1. Continue in timeA2formal

   To continue to exist or function for a specified period of time.

   durar

   • The battery lasted for 10 hours.
   • The food will last us until tomorrow.
   • Their marriage lasted for 50 years.

   Sinónimosabidecarry oncontinueendurego onhold outkeeppersistremainstaysurvive

   Antónimosceaseendstopterminate

2. Be sufficientA2formal

   To be enough or adequate for a particular purpose or time.

   durar, alcanzar

   • Will this money last until payday?
   • The water supply lasted through the drought.
   • These shoes won't last long if you wear them every day.

   Sinónimosdohold outservesuffice

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