timely

BrE /ˈtaɪmliː/ AmE /ˈtaɪmli/

adjective en → es

1 ON TIME [attributive / predicative] B1

happening or arriving at the right time; not too early or late

oportuno, en el momento adecuado

  • a timely arrival
  • be a timely reminder

Collocations timely advice · timely intervention

  • The meeting was a timely reminder of the importance of teamwork.

    La reunión fue un recordatorio oportuno de la importancia del trabajo en equipo.

2 PUNCTUAL [attributive / predicative] B1

arriving or happening at the time that is expected; not late

puntual, a tiempo

  • be timely for an event

Collocations timely delivery · timely arrival

  • The train was timely and we arrived on schedule.

    El tren llegó a tiempo y llegamos según lo programado.