desenlace (spanish) - meaning, definition, translation, pronunciation

Part of Speech

• Sustantivo (noun)

Phonetic Transcription

• /des.enˈla.θe/ (in Spain) or /des.enˈlas.e/ (in Latin America)

Translation Options into English

• Outcome
• Conclusion
• Resolution

Meaning and Usage

"Desenlace" refers to the final part of a story, play, or narrative where the plot comes to a conclusion and the outcomes of various conflicts or events are revealed. In literature and theatre, it is the moment where the complications of the plot are resolved, providing closure to the audience. The frequency of use for "desenlace" is moderate, primarily appearing in written contexts such as literature reviews, critiques, and discussions about narrative structures, though it can also occur in oral discourse among those discussing stories or literary works.

Example Sentences

1. El desenlace de la novela fue inesperado y dejó a todos sorprendidos.

   • The outcome of the novel was unexpected and left everyone surprised.

2. En el teatro, el desenlace es crucial para que el público comprenda el mensaje de la obra.

   • In theatre, the resolution is crucial for the audience to understand the message of the play.

3. El desenlace de la historia resolvió todas las preguntas que quedaron en el aire.

   • The conclusion of the story answered all the questions that were left in the air.

Idiomatic Expressions

While "desenlace" itself isn't commonly used in idiomatic expressions, it can form part of various phrases related to conclusion and outcome. Here are a few examples:

1. Dar a conocer el desenlace
2. La película estuvo llena de giros, pero al final lograron dar a conocer el desenlace correctamente.

3. The movie was full of twists, but in the end, they managed to reveal the conclusion correctly.

4. La espera del desenlace

5. La espera del desenlace de la serie fue angustiante para los fanáticos.

6. The wait for the outcome of the series was agonizing for the fans.

7. Un desenlace feliz/infeliz

8. El autor decidió que su historia debía tener un desenlace feliz para generar esperanza.
9. The author decided that their story should have a happy ending to generate hope.

Etymology

The word "desenlace" comes from the Spanish verb "desenlazar," which means to untie or to unravel. The prefix "des-" indicates removal or reversal, while "lazo" (lace or tie) refers to the binding elements of a narrative. Thus, "desenlace" literally refers to the action of untying or unraveling the complexities of a story.

Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms - Conclusión (conclusion) - Resolución (resolution) - Final (end)

Antonyms - Inicio (beginning) - Proceso (process) - Conflicto (conflict)