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arrive punctually
[əˈraɪv ˈpʌŋktʃuəli]
verb phrase
chegar pontualmente
1.
to reach a destination at the expected or scheduled time; to be on time
She always arrives punctually to her appointments.
Ela sempre chega pontualmente aos seus compromissos.
2.
to demonstrate reliability and respect for others' time by arriving exactly when promised
The train arrived punctually despite the weather conditions.
O trem chegou pontualmente apesar das condições climáticas.
NYC Slang
show up on the dot; be prompt
Synonyms
arrive on time
arrive promptly
be punctual
show up on schedule
chegar na hora
chegar em tempo
chegar puntualmente
Antonyms
arrive late
be tardy
arrive behind schedule
chegar atrasado
chegar com atraso
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
chegar pontualmente
most common usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
chegar na hora
more colloquial, informal alternative
São Paulo
chegar pontualmente
formal and business contexts
Portugal
chegar pontualmente
standard Portuguese usage
Related Idioms & Phrases
arrive punctually to the minute
arrive like clockwork
chegar como um relógio
chegar em ponto
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