How to Say "timely" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “timely” is “oportuno” — B1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
Llegaste en un momento muy oportuno; acabamos de servir la cena.
You arrived at a very timely moment; we just served dinner.
Tu ayuda fue muy oportuna para terminar el proyecto.
Your help was very well-timed to finish the project.
Fue una intervención oportuna que evitó un gran problema.
It was a timely intervention that avoided a big problem.
Matching the Ending
This word changes its ending based on what you are describing. Use 'oportuno' for masculine things (un regalo oportuno) and 'oportuna' for feminine things (una llamada oportuna).
Position Matters
Usually, you place this word after the person or thing you are describing to sound most natural in conversation.
Confusing the Adjective with the Noun
Mistake: “Tengo una oportuno.”
Correction: Tengo una oportunidad (I have an opportunity). Use 'oportunidad' for the noun and 'oportuno' only to describe something as being well-timed.
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