Meaning
at last
- in the end, lastly, finally
In a sentence
Finalmente ho finito i compiti per oggi.
At last I finished my homework for today.
Sei finalmente arrivato, dove eri?
You finally arrived, where were you?
Finalmente, possiamo andare a casa adesso.
Finally, we can go home now.
Usage notes
- Use 'finalmente' for relief or satisfaction after waiting; 'alla fine' is neutral or for sequences.
- Avoid overusing it in formal writing; 'in conclusione' or 'da ultimo' may fit better.
- No grammar quirks—it’s invariable and works with any auxiliary verb.