Puntualmente (en. Promptly)

pun-twalk-men-te

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adverb
In a punctual manner, complying with a schedule or commitment.
He arrived punctually at the meeting.
Llegó puntualmente a la reunión.
Precisely, at the agreed moment.
The train departs punctually at 9:00.
El tren sale puntualmente a las 9:00.
With rigor in meeting deadlines.
He submitted the homework punctually, before the deadline.
Entregó la tarea puntualmente, antes de la fecha límite.

Etymology

Derives from 'punctual', which comes from the Latin 'punctualis', referring to something that occurs at a specific point in time.

Common Phrases and Expressions

punctually on time
To indicate that something is done exactly at the agreed time.
puntualmente en la hora
arrive punctually
It means that someone arrives at a place at the expected time.
llegar puntualmente
fulfill punctually
Refers to fulfilling obligations or responsibilities on time.
cumplir puntualmente

Related Words

punctual
That occurs in the defined time, without delay.
puntual
punctuality
Quality of being punctual.
puntualidad
deadline
Period of time set to execute something.
plazo

Slang Meanings

To be reliable in timing
He is always punctual; he cannot be doubted.
Siempre es puntual, no se le puede poner en duda.