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opportune
[/ˌɒpərˈtjuːn/ or /ˌɑːpərˈtuːn/]
adjective
oportuno
1.
occurring at a favorable or suitable time; well-timed
This is an opportune moment to discuss our plans.
Este é um momento oportuno para discutir nossos planos.
2.
convenient or advantageous
The company made an opportune decision to expand during the economic boom.
A empresa tomou uma decisão oportuna de se expandir durante o boom econômico.
Synonyms
timely
well-timed
convenient
favorable
advantageous
propitious
auspicious
Antonyms
inopportune
untimely
inconvenient
unfavorable
inauspicious
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
oportuno
standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
oportuno
common usage in business contexts
Portugal
oportuno
standard European Portuguese equivalent
Related Idioms & Phrases
strike while the iron is hot (similar concept of opportune timing)
a window of opportunity
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