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final words

[ˈfaɪnəl wɜːrdz]
noun phrase
últimas palavras
1. The last words spoken by a person, especially before death or departure
His final words were a message of love to his family.
Suas últimas palavras foram uma mensagem de amor para sua família.
2. Concluding remarks or statements in a speech, debate, or written work
The senator was given a chance to speak her final words before the vote.
A senadora teve a oportunidade de proferir suas últimas palavras antes da votação.
3. A definitive statement that ends a discussion or argument
She had the final words on the matter and nobody could argue further.
Ela teve a palavra final sobre o assunto e ninguém pôde argumentar mais.
Synonyms
last wordsclosing remarksparting wordsdying wordsconcluding statement
Antonyms
opening wordsfirst wordsinitial remarks

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
últimas palavras
Most common usage across Brazil
São Paulo
últimas palavras
Standard usage
Rio de Janeiro
últimas palavras
Standard usage
Portugal
últimas palavras
Standard usage; also 'derradeiras palavras' in literary contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

have the final word
get the last word in
famous last words
final say
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