Usage Note
Finalissima is an Italian superlative built from finale + the absolute superlative suffix -issima, conveying the idea of the ultimate final. It is widely used in Italian sports journalism and has even been adopted internationally (notably for the UEFA–CONMEBOL championship match). The gender is feminine, agreeing with la finale.
Examples
"La squadra ha vinto la finalissima."
Natural Translation
The team won the grand final.
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