adj
finito
fihn-EE-toh
Finito (adj) means Finished; completely over, often used for emphasis. Example: “One more mistake and this deal is finito.”
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Finished; completely over, often used for emphasis.
"No more kink. Nothing. Finito. Got it?"
— Paul Schrader, American Gigolo (1980)
"One more mistake and this deal is finito."
How to use finito
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA casual, emphatic way of saying something is completely finished or over.
When to use it
Informal; used for dramatic effect rather than in formal writing.
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Etymology
Borrowed directly from Italian finito, "finished," from Latin finitus.
Rhymes for finito
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What does “finito” mean?
The word “finito” means finished; completely over, often used for emphasis. In plain terms, a casual, emphatic way of saying something is completely finished or over.
How do you pronounce “finito”?
“Finito” is pronounced fihn-EE-toh (/fɪnˈiː.təʊ/ in IPA).
How do you use “finito” in a sentence?
Here is “finito” used in a sentence: “One more mistake and this deal is finito.”
What part of speech is “finito”?
“Finito” is an adjective.
Where does the word “finito” come from?
The word “finito” comes from Latin. Borrowed directly from Italian finito, "finished," from Latin finitus.
