Spanish word of the day: Desenlace

What does desenlace mean?

Desenlace (masculine noun) – The ending or conclusion of a story, event, or situation. In literature and drama, it’s the moment when the plot’s conflicts are resolved and everything comes together, for better or worse. The word literally means “to untie the knot,” and it’s all about bringing clarity after the tension and complications of a narrative.

Example sentences with desenlace

• El desenlace de la película fue totalmente inesperado.
  🎬 The ending of the movie was totally unexpected.

• Todavía no sabemos cuál será el desenlace de la negociación.
  🤝 We still don’t know how the negotiation will turn out.

• El libro tiene un desenlace feliz, todos los personajes logran sus objetivos.
  📚 The book has a happy ending; all the characters achieve their goals.

Desenlace in context

You’ll hear desenlace in all sorts of conversations, especially when people are talking about how things wrap up-whether it’s a novel, a movie, or even a real-life situation like a business deal or a sports match. In stories, the desenlace is the payoff after all the buildup: the mysteries are solved, the conflicts are settled, and the audience finally gets the answers they’ve been waiting for

If you’re discussing a TV series, people might debate whether the desenlace was satisfying or disappointing. In daily life, you can use it to talk about the outcome of any situation that’s had a bit of suspense or uncertainty-like the desenlace of an important meeting, a negotiation, or even a long-running family argument. Using desenlace adds a touch of drama and structure to your storytelling, and it’s a great way to sound natural when you want to talk about how things finally turn out.