final position

[ˈfaɪnəl pəˈzɪʃən]
nounpl: final positions
posição final
1. The last or ultimate location, rank, or status achieved at the end of a process, competition, or period
After months of competition, the athlete finished in final position third place.
Após meses de competição, o atleta terminou em terceira posição final.
2. In linguistics, the placement of a word or phoneme at the end of a syllable or word
The consonant 's' in final position is often pronounced differently than in initial position.
A consoante 's' em posição final é frequentemente pronunciada diferentemente que em posição inicial.
3. The concluding arrangement or placement in a sequence, ranking, or standing
The team's final position in the league determined their playoff eligibility.
A posição final do time na liga determinou sua elegibilidade para os playoffs.
The term 'final position' is widely used in Brazilian sports commentary and academic contexts, particularly in football (soccer), volleyball, and Formula 1 racing, where standings and rankings are frequently discussed. In Portugal, the term is equally common in competitive and linguistic discussions.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
final rankfinal standingfinal placementconcluding positionend position
Antonyms / Antônimos
initial positionstarting positionfirst positionopening position

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
posição final
Standard usage in sports, linguistics, and general contexts
Rio de Janeiro
posição final
Common in sports broadcasting and competitive contexts
São Paulo
posição final
Used in business rankings and competitive standings
Portugal
posição final
Identical usage; also 'colocação final' in some contexts

Related Words

rankingplacementstandingsconclusionterminusendpoint

Related Idioms & Phrases

in final position
reach final position
secure final position
determine final position
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