suitable ending

[/ˈsuːtəbl ˈɛndɪŋ/]
noun phrasepl: suitable endings
final adequado
1. A conclusion or ending that is appropriate, fitting, or satisfactory for a particular situation, story, or event
After all the drama, the movie had a suitable ending that satisfied the audience.
Depois de todo o drama, o filme teve um final adequado que satisfez o público.
2. An appropriate way to conclude or terminate something
The teacher praised the student for writing a suitable ending to the essay.
A professora elogiou a aluna por escrever um final adequado para o ensaio.
Both American and Brazilian cultures value narratives with suitable endings, particularly in literature, film, and storytelling. In Brazil, the concept of 'final feliz' (happy ending) is culturally significant in telenovelas and popular culture, whereas 'suitable ending' emphasizes appropriateness over happiness specifically.
NYC Slang
a proper wrap-up / a solid ending
Synonyms / Sinônimos
appropriate endingfitting conclusionproper endingsatisfactory endingapt ending
Antonyms / Antônimos
unsuitable endinginappropriate endingabrupt endingunsatisfactory ending

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
final adequado / encerramento adequado
Most common usage in Brazilian Portuguese
Rio de Janeiro
final adequado / jeito certo de acabar
Colloquial variation
São Paulo
final apropriado / conclusão apropriada
More formal usage
Portugal
final apropriado / desfecho conveniente
Portuguese preference for 'desfecho' in literary contexts

Related Words

conclusionfinaledenouementclimaxresolution

Related Idioms & Phrases

tie up loose ends
bring something to a close
call it a day
end on a high note
a fairy tale ending
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