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    Oportuno (en. Timely)

    /oporˈtuno/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    adjective
    Refers to something that is suitable or favorable at a specific time.
    His intervention was timely and saved the situation.
    Su intervención fue oportuna y salvó la situación.
    Something that arrives at a favorable or convenient moment.
    The gift arrived at an opportune moment, just when I needed it the most.
    El regalo llegó en un momento oportuno, justo cuando más lo necesitaba.
    An act or decision made at the right time.
    He made the timely decision to change jobs.
    Tomó la decisión oportuna de cambiar de trabajo.

    Etymology

    From Latin opportunus, meaning 'suitable, convenient'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    timely for
    which is suitable for a specific situation.
    oportuno para
    opportune moment
    the most suitable moment to do something.
    momento oportuno
    timely decision
    a decision made at the right moment.
    decisión oportuna

    Related Words

    opportunity
    Possibility of doing something.
    oportunidad
    opportunism
    Attitude of taking advantage of favorable situations.
    oportunismo

    Slang Meanings

    Timely for social media
    That meme arrived at the right moment, it went viral.
    Ese meme llegó en el momento oportuno, se volvió viral.
    Timely in the work context
    The feedback was timely, it helped improve the project.
    El feedback fue oportuno, ayudó a mejorar el proyecto.