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sorrowful finale

[ˈsɑːroʊfəl fɪˈnɑːli]
nounpl: sorrowful finales
final triste
1. The concluding part or ending of something that is marked by sadness, grief, or melancholy
The sorrowful finale of the novel left readers emotionally devastated.
O final triste do romance deixou os leitores emocionalmente devastados.
2. A tragic or unhappy conclusion to an event, performance, or narrative
The concert ended in a sorrowful finale as the musician dedicated the last piece to a deceased mentor.
O concerto terminou com um final triste quando o músico dedicou a última peça a um mentor falecido.
Synonyms
sad endingtragic conclusionmelancholy finishsorrowful endingdoleful finale
Antonyms
happy endingjoyful finaletriumphant conclusioncheerful finish

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
final triste
Most common usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
final melancólico
Alternative expression sometimes used
São Paulo
final triste
Standard usage
Portugal
desfecho triste
Preferred in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

a bittersweet ending
fade to black
end on a sad note
go out with a whimper
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