final year

[/ˈfaɪnəl jɪr/]
noun phrasepl: final years
último ano
1. The last year of study in a school, university, or educational program before graduation
She is in her final year of high school and preparing for college entrance exams.
Ela está no seu último ano do ensino médio e se preparando para os exames de entrada na universidade.
2. The concluding year of a contract, employment period, or defined time frame
In the final year of his presidency, he implemented major reforms.
No último ano de sua presidência, ele implementou grandes reformas.
3. In sports, the last year before retirement or the end of a career
The athlete announced this would be his final year competing professionally.
O atleta anunciou que este seria seu último ano competindo profissionalmente.
In Brazilian education, 'último ano' (final year) is a significant milestone, particularly in high school (3º ano do ensino médio) where students take the ENEM (National High School Exam) for university admission. In the US and UK, 'final year' or 'senior year' often involves thesis work, capstone projects, and intensive preparation for post-graduation life.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
last yearfinal termconcluding yearsenior year
Antonyms / Antônimos
first yearopening yearinitial year

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
último ano
Most common translation in Brazilian Portuguese
Rio de Janeiro
ano final
Alternative usage, less common than 'último ano'
São Paulo
último ano
Consistent with general Brazilian usage
Portugal
último ano
Same as Brazilian Portuguese; academic context uses 'ano terminal' occasionally

Related Words

graduationseniorcommencementdegreedissertationcapstone

Related Idioms & Phrases

in one's final year
final year project
final year exams
final year student
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