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denouement
[/ˌdeɪ.nuːˈmɑːn/ or /ˌdeɪ.nuː.ˈmɒ̃/]
noun
masculine
pl: denouements
desfecho
1.
The final part of a narrative in which loose ends are tied up and the plot is resolved
The denouement of the novel revealed that the butler was guilty all along.
O desfecho do romance revelou que o mordomo era culpado o tempo todo.
2.
The outcome or conclusion of a complex situation
After months of negotiations, the denouement finally arrived with both parties signing the agreement.
Após meses de negociações, o desfecho finalmente chegou com ambas as partes assinando o acordo.
Synonyms
resolution
conclusion
ending
outcome
climax
finale
Antonyms
exposition
beginning
introduction
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
desfecho
Most common and standard usage
General Brazilian
final
Alternative, less formal usage
Portugal
desfecho
Standard usage, identical to Brazilian Portuguese
Portugal
desenlace
More formal or literary usage
Related Idioms & Phrases
the plot thickens before the denouement
a dramatic denouement
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