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How to Say ‘Until the end’ in Portuguese

Até ao fim

ah-TEH ow feeng

[ah-TEH ow feeng]

💬 Usage Tip: Ao is a + o combined, so até ao fim is literally "until to-the end." You'll see the same thing in ao jogo and ao minuto noventa.

Phrase Breakdown

Até

[ah-TEH]

until

A preposition meaning "until" or "up to," marking a limit in time or place.

Example

Ficámos a apoiar Até ao fim do jogo.

We kept supporting until the end of the match.

[ow]

to the

Contraction of "a" + "o," often meaning "to the" or "until the" depending on context.

Example

Chegámos ao estádio cedo para apoiar a equipa.

We arrived at the stadium early to support the team.

fim

[feeng]

end

A noun meaning "end" or "finish," often used in match-related phrases.

Example

Apesar do susto, lutámos até ao fim.

Despite the scare, we fought until the end.

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