What is the Spanish word for "untimely"?

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

English

untimely

Spanish

inoportuno

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Alternative translations of "untimely"

prematuro
impropio
anticipado
temprano

Examples of how to use "untimely" in Spanish

English
His untimely death was a great tragedy.
Spanish
Su muerte prematura fue una gran tragedia.
English
His untimely arrival surprised everyone at dinner.
Spanish
Su llegada inesperada sorprendió a todos en la cena.
English
She died an untimely death last spring.
Spanish
Ella murió de manera prematura la primavera pasada.
English
The rain caused an untimely end to play.
Spanish
La lluvia provocó un final inoportuno para el juego.
English
His untimely joke made the meeting awkward.
Spanish
Su broma inoportuna hizo que la reunión fuera incómoda.

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