remate
remáte with stress marks
closing of a case; end
Also means
Can also refer to a public auction or sale, especially in older or regional usage.
Usage Note
Remate is a Spanish loanword used in formal and legal contexts to mean the final conclusion of a matter. It is related to 'remata' but focuses on the conclusive ending rather than the foreclosure process itself, and is less common in everyday speech.
Examples
" Ito na ang remate ng usapan. "
Natural Translation
This is the end of the discussion.
Literal Translation
This already the close of-the discussion.
" Ito ang remate ng kanyang kwento. "
Natural Translation
This is the close of his/her story.
Literal Translation
This the close of his/her story.
" Matapos ang mahabang paglilitis, ang remate ng kaso ay naging pabor sa nasasakdal. "
Natural Translation
After the long trial, the closing of the case turned out in favor of the defendant.
Literal Translation
After the long trial, the close of-the case became favor to-the defendant.
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