/opoɾˈtuno/
Translation
timely
Word origin
From Latin opportunus, originally describing a wind blowing towards the harbour, from ob ('towards') plus portus ('harbour, port'). The same root gives English 'opportune' and 'opportunity'.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- opportunus
- English cognates
- opportune, opportunity
Grammar
Examples
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Your call came at a very timely moment.
pensada.
It was a timely and well thought out decision.
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He gave us some opportune advice before the exam.
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Her words were well timed to calm the argument.
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Do you think it is appropriate to speak to the boss now?
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