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    Puntual (en. Punctual)

    /pun.twal/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    adjective
    Refers to someone who meets established schedules.
    He is always punctual to his appointments.
    Siempre es puntual a sus citas.
    Said of something that occurs at the exact or expected moment.
    The train is punctual, it departs at the scheduled time.
    El tren es puntual, sale a la hora programada.
    One that acts with precision or effectiveness at the right time.
    He is a punctual worker, he carries out his tasks on time.
    Es un trabajador puntual, realiza sus tareas a tiempo.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'punctualis' which means 'relating to a point'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to be punctual
    To arrive at a place at the expected time.
    ser puntual
    punctual like a clock
    Refers to someone who is very punctual, reliable with time.
    puntual como un reloj
    to do something punctually
    To carry out an action at the right moment.
    hacer algo puntual

    Related Words

    punctuality
    Quality of being punctual.
    puntualidad
    to make punctual
    To adjust or establish punctualities in something.
    punctualizar
    making punctual
    Act of being precise in time or in manners.
    puntualizando

    Slang Meanings

    To be punctual as a habit.
    In this job, being punctual is the most important thing.
    En este trabajo, ser puntual es lo más importante.
    Said of someone who is methodical in their schedules.
    José is so punctual that sometimes he arrives before the hour.
    José es tan puntual que a veces llega antes de la hora.