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appropriate ending

[/əˈproʊpriət ˈɛndɪŋ/]
noun phrasepl: appropriate endings
final apropriado
1. A conclusion or finish that is suitable, fitting, or proper for a particular situation, narrative, or context
The movie had an appropriate ending that satisfied the audience.
O filme teve um final apropriado que satisfez o público.
2. A grammatically correct suffix or termination added to a word
In Portuguese, '-ado' is an appropriate ending for past participles of -ar verbs.
Em português, '-ado' é uma desinência apropriada para particípios passados de verbos em -ar.
Synonyms
fitting conclusionsuitable finishproper terminationapt ending
Antonyms
inappropriate endingunsuitable conclusionimproper finish

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
final apropriado
most common usage
São Paulo
final adequado
alternative phrasing
Portugal
final apropriado
standard European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

the perfect ending
a fitting conclusion
the right way to end things
bring to a proper close
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