after all
US /ˌæf.tər ˈɑːl/
UK /ˌæf.tər ˈɑːl/
1.
afinal, no fim das contas
in spite of any indications or expectations to the contrary
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He said he wouldn't come, but he showed up after all.
Ele disse que não viria, mas apareceu afinal.
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It was a difficult task, but we managed to finish it after all.
Foi uma tarefa difícil, mas conseguimos terminá-la afinal.
2.
afinal, no fim das contas
used to emphasize that something is true, especially when it is contrary to what has been said or expected
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You should be kind to him; he's your brother after all.
Você deveria ser gentil com ele; ele é seu irmão afinal.
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Don't worry about the exam; you've studied hard after all.
Não se preocupe com o exame; você estudou muito afinal.