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final recourse
[/ˈfaɪnəl rɪˈkɔːrs/]
noun
pl: final recourses
último recurso
1.
The last or only remaining option available when all other alternatives have been exhausted
When all negotiations failed, legal action became their final recourse.
Quando todas as negociações falharam, a ação legal tornou-se seu último recurso.
2.
A person or institution to turn to when no other help is available
The emergency room is often the final recourse for those without regular healthcare.
A sala de emergência é frequentemente o último recurso para aqueles sem cuidados de saúde regulares.
Synonyms
last resort
final option
last alternative
ultimate measure
Antonyms
first choice
primary option
preferred alternative
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
último recurso
Most common usage across Brazil
São Paulo
último recurso
Standard usage
Rio de Janeiro
último recurso
Standard usage
Portugal
último recurso
Also acceptable: 'derradeiro recurso' for more formal contexts
Related Idioms & Phrases
as a last resort
when push comes to shove
back against the wall
between a rock and a hard place
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