What is the Spanish word for "timely"?

Learn how to say "timely" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

timely

Spanish

oportuno

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Alternative translations of "timely"

puntual
temprano

Examples of how to use "timely" in Spanish

English
A timely warning can prevent disaster.
Spanish
Una advertencia oportuna puede prevenir un desastre.
English
She gave a timely answer to the question.
Spanish
Ella dio una respuesta oportuna a la pregunta.
English
A timely reminder helped me finish my work.
Spanish
Un recordatorio oportuno me ayudó a terminar mi trabajo.
English
They received timely help after the accident.
Spanish
Recibieron ayuda oportuna después del accidente.
English
His timely arrival prevented the meeting delay.
Spanish
Su llegada a tiempo evitó el retraso en la reunión.

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