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oportunidad

o-por-tu-ni-DAD/opoɾtuniˈðað/

“oportunidad” means “opportunity” in Spanish (A favorable time or set of circumstances to do something.).

opportunity, chance

Also: occasion
NounfA2
A small figure standing on a green path looks forward as a large, bright golden key appears floating in the air directly in front of them, symbolizing a favorable moment.

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Esta es una gran oportunidad para practicar tu español.

A2

This is a great opportunity to practice your Spanish.

No dejes pasar la oportunidad de viajar por el mundo.

B1

Don't let the chance to travel the world pass you by.

Si me dan la oportunidad, demostraré que puedo hacerlo.

B1

If they give me the opportunity, I will prove I can do it.

El lanzamiento del nuevo producto es una oportunidad de oro para la empresa.

B2

The launch of the new product is a golden opportunity for the company.

Word Connections

Synonyms

Antonyms

Common Collocations

  • aprovechar la oportunidad – to seize/take advantage of the opportunity
  • dar una oportunidad – to give a chance
  • perder la oportunidad – to miss the opportunity
  • una oportunidad única – a unique opportunity
  • una oportunidad de oro – a golden opportunity

Idioms & Expressions

  • la oportunidad la pintan calva – Opportunity knocks but once; you have to seize the moment.

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Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "oportunidad" in Spanish:

chance→occasion→opportunity→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: oportunidad

Question 1 of 1

Which verb best completes this sentence? 'Si quieres tener éxito, tienes que ______ cada oportunidad.'

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👥 Word Family▼
oportuno(timely, opportune) — Adjective
oportunista(opportunist) — Noun / Adjective
inoportuno(inopportune, untimely) — Adjective
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📚 Etymology▼

Comes from the Latin phrase 'ob portum veniens,' which means 'coming toward the port.' It described a favorable wind that helped ships get safely to harbor. Over time, it came to mean any favorable or convenient time to do something.

First recorded: Around the 15th century

Cognates (Related words)

English: opportunityFrench: opportunitéItalian: opportunità

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Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between 'oportunidad' and 'posibilidad'?

Think of it this way: a 'posibilidad' is just something that *could* happen (it's possible). An 'oportunidad' is a *good* possibility, a favorable moment or a special chance to do something you want. Many things are possible, but not all of them are great opportunities.