final observation

[ˈfaɪnəl ˌɑbzərˈveɪʃən]
nounpl: final observations
observação final
1. the last remark, comment, or note made about a subject, especially at the end of a discussion, report, or document
The professor concluded the lecture with a final observation about the importance of critical thinking.
O professor concluiu a palestra com uma observação final sobre a importância do pensamento crítico.
2. a concluding statement or assessment based on evidence or analysis
In her final observation, the auditor noted several areas requiring improvement.
Em sua observação final, a auditora apontou várias áreas que necessitavam melhoria.
3. the last act of watching, monitoring, or examining something before a conclusion is reached
After the final observation of the patient, the doctor made a diagnosis.
Após a observação final do paciente, o médico fez um diagnóstico.
This phrase is commonly used in academic, professional, and medical contexts in both Brazil and the United States. In Brazilian Portuguese academic environments, 'observação final' is standard in thesis conclusions and formal presentations. In American English-speaking contexts, it's frequently used in business reports, medical assessments, and legal documents as a way to emphasize the importance of the concluding point.
NYC Slang
closing remarks, last take, final word
Synonyms / Sinônimos
concluding remarkclosing commentfinal commentlast noteconcluding observationfinal remark
Antonyms / Antônimos
initial observationopening remarkpreliminary observationfirst observation

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
observação final
standard usage in formal contexts
São Paulo
observação final
commonly used in business and academic settings
Rio de Janeiro
observação final
formal usage, may use 'última observação' in casual speech
Portugal
observação final
identical usage to Brazilian Portuguese in formal contexts

Related Words

observationconcludingfinalremarkcommentassessmentconclusion

Related Idioms & Phrases

to have the final word
last but not least
in conclusion
to wrap up with a comment
Look up more words on Fala2Me
The free English-Portuguese dictionary with real Brazilian accents, NYC slang, conjugator and more
Open Fala2Me →