a fin de cuentas
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after all, all in all
/a fin de ˈkwentas/
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Taking everything into account before stating a final judgment or justification.
Examples
El plan era difícil, pero a fin de cuentas funcionó.
The plan was difficult, but in the end it worked.
A fin de cuentas, ambos queríamos lo mismo.
After all, we both wanted the same thing.
Decidimos quedarnos porque, a fin de cuentas, nos gustaba la ciudad.
We decided to stay because, after all, we liked the city.
A fin de cuentas, lo importante es que llegaron a salvo.
All in all, what matters is that they arrived safely.
A fin de cuentas, nadie salió perjudicado.
After all, no one was harmed.
Similar words
después de todo
al fin y al cabo
en definitiva
Meanings
Examples
A fin de cuentas, nadie salió perjudicado.
After all, no one was harmed.
Decidimos quedarnos porque, a fin de cuentas, nos gustaba la ciudad.
We decided to stay because, after all, we liked the city.
A fin de cuentas, lo importante es que llegaron a salvo.
All in all, what matters is that they arrived safely.
El plan era difícil, pero a fin de cuentas funcionó.
The plan was difficult, but in the end it worked.
A fin de cuentas, ambos queríamos lo mismo.
After all, we both wanted the same thing.
Similar words
al fin y al cabo
después de todo
en definitiva
FAQ
What does a fin de cuentas mean?
It means “after all” or “all in all” when summing up a judgment.
Does it describe a long period of time?
No. It weighs the facts or offers a final justification.
Yes. It often introduces the point that settles an argument.
Can it appear mid-sentence?
Yes, often set off by commas.
Is it similar to al fin y al cabo?
Yes. Both can introduce an overall judgment or justification.
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