after all in Portuguese

after all in Portuguese is afinal, afinal de contas — after all means used to say that something turned out to be true or to happen in spite of what was expected or arranged.

after all in Portuguese

afinal

(idiomatic) anyway, in any case; indicates a statement is true regardless of other considerations; used to reinforce or explain a point.

afinal de contas

(idiomatic) in the end, however; used in referring to something that was believed to be the case, but is not; or to an outcome that is not what was expected or predicted.

What does "after all" mean?

adverb Used to say that something turned out to be true or to happen in spite of what was expected or arranged.
"The rain held off, so we had the party outside after all."
adverb Used to introduce a reason or fact that supports what has just been said, often one the listener should already have in mind.
"Don't be too hard on her — she's only nine, after all."

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

after all in a sentence

The rain held off, so we had the party outside after all.
He decided not to sell the house after all.
Don't be too hard on her — she's only nine, after all.
It ought to work; after all, it cost enough.

Similar words in Portuguese

in the end when all is said and done

Common Portuguese translations

the of to AND A in I that for you IT on

Frequently asked questions

What is "after all" in Portuguese?

"after all" in Portuguese is afinal, afinal de contas. after all means: Used to say that something turned out to be true or to happen in spite of what was expected or arranged.

How do you use "after all" in a sentence?

Example: "The rain held off, so we had the party outside after all." In Portuguese, "after all" is afinal, afinal de contas.

Are there other ways to say "after all" in Portuguese?

Yes — Portuguese has 2 translations listed for "after all": afinal, afinal de contas.

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