Meaning
finally, in the end, at last
- finally, in the end, at last, lastly, ultimately
- after all
- in short
In a sentence
Abbiamo aspettato tanto, ma infine è arrivato.
We waited a long time, but he finally arrived.
Infine, cosa vuoi fare stasera?
So, after all, what do you want to do tonight?
Infine, il film era bello ma troppo lungo.
In short, the movie was good but too long.
Usage notes
- Use 'infine' for a final point in a sequence, not for time duration (use 'alla fine' instead).
- Avoid overusing it in speech; Italians often prefer 'e poi' or 'e alla fine' informally.
- No contractions or agreement; it’s invariable and standalone.