last element

[/læst ˈɛləmənt/]
nounpl: last elements
último elemento
1. The final item in a sequence, list, or series
The last element of the array contains the value 42.
O último elemento do array contém o valor 42.
2. In computing, the final item that can be accessed or processed in a data structure
We need to remove the last element from the queue.
Precisamos remover o último elemento da fila.
3. The final component or part of something
The last element of his argument was unconvincing.
O último elemento do seu argumento foi pouco convincente.
This term is predominantly used in technical and academic contexts, particularly in computer science, mathematics, and programming. It is commonly used by developers and engineers in both Brazil and Portugal when discussing data structures, algorithms, and software development. The phrase has no significant colloquial or regional variations in Portuguese-speaking communities.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
final elementend elementconcluding elementterminal element
Antonyms / Antônimos
first elementinitial elementbeginning elementstarting element

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
último elemento
Standard usage in both formal and informal contexts
Portugal
último elemento
Same usage as Brazilian Portuguese; common in technical contexts
Technical/Computing
último elemento
Widely used in programming and data structure discussions across all Portuguese-speaking regions

Related Words

elementsequencearraylistfinalterminalend

Related Idioms & Phrases

from first to last element
down to the last element
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