colofón

colophon

noun koh-loh-FOHN Rare

Origin: From Greek kolophon (summit, finishing stroke), via Latin.

Also means

crowning touch

Usage Note

Colofón has two distinct uses. In publishing it is the printer's note at the end of a book giving production details. In general usage it means a crowning or concluding element: como colofón de la ceremonia (as the crowning moment of the ceremony). The plural is colofones. Note the written accent on the final syllable.

Examples

"El discurso fue el colofón perfecto del evento."

Natural Translation

The speech was the perfect crowning touch of the event.

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