Definitivo

Definitivo is an adjective used in several Romance languages, notably Spanish, Portuguese, and Italian, meaning final, conclusive, or settled. It denotes something that is not provisional and is intended to be permanent or irreversible. The English equivalents are definitive or final.

Etymology and range of meaning: the term comes from Latin definitus, the past participle of definire, meaning to define or to set boundaries. In its modern usage, definitivo conveys a sense of determination and finality, often applied to decisions, plans, versions, or states that are considered closed or irreversible.

Usage and examples: in Spanish, phrases such as una solución definitiva or un acuerdo definitivo express a final solution or a conclusive agreement; in Portuguese, uma decisão definitiva or uma versão definitiva. In Italian, una soluzione definitiva or un accordo definitivo functions similarly. In law and administration, the adjective frequently describes a final ruling or established status, as in sentencia definitiva or stato definitivo, while in everyday language it can refer to a final version of a document or project.

Grammar and related forms: definitivo has masculine form and feminine definitiva, with plural form definitivos or definitivas, depending on the noun it modifies. The adverbial form is definitivamente. Related terms include final, conclusive, terminante, and other synonyms used in different contexts to convey finality.

Notes: definitive is the closest English translation, though defini­tivo often carries a broader sense of settled or unchangeable, depending on the context.