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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
timelywell-timedconvenientfavorableadvantageouspropitiousauspicious
Antonyms
inopportuneuntimelyinconvenientunfavorableinauspicious

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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