Oportunas (en. Timely)

/o.pur.'tu.nas/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
Referring to something that happens at the right moment.
His comments were very timely for the discussion.
Sus comentarios fueron muy oportunas para la discusión.
Done at the right time, without delay.
The help arrived at a timely moment.
La ayuda llegó en un momento oportunas.
Refers to decisions made at the appropriate moment.
His actions proved to be very timely during the crisis.
Sus acciones resultaron ser muy oportunas durante la crisis.

Etymology

From Latin 'opportunus', meaning 'favorable, suitable'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

timely decisions
decisions made at the appropriate moment.
oportunas decisiones
timely interventions
interventions that are suitable according to the context.
oportunas intervenciones

Related Words

opportunity
favorable circumstance to do something.
oportunidad
convenient
that is suitable or useful.
conveniente
propitious
that is favorable or suitable.
propicio

Slang Meanings

good vibes
I hope you arrive at the party at the timely moment; you wouldn’t want to miss the good vibes!
Espero que llegue a la fiesta en el momento oportunas, ¡no querrás perderte la buena onda!
on time
I need you to bring the report on time, please, it’s very timely.
Necesito que traigas el informe al momento, por favor, es muy oportunas.