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opportune circumstances

[ˌɑpərˈtuːn ˈsɜrkəmstænsɪz]
noun phrasefemininepl: opportune circumstances
circunstâncias oportunas
1. Favorable conditions or situations that occur at the right time, allowing for successful action or decision-making
The opportune circumstances allowed them to launch their new product without competition.
As circunstâncias oportunas permitiram que lançassem seu novo produto sem concorrência.
2. A timely convergence of events that makes an action possible or advantageous
We were waiting for opportune circumstances to make our move.
Estávamos esperando por circunstâncias oportunas para fazer nosso movimento.
NYC Slang
right time, right place or the stars align
Synonyms
favorable conditionsadvantageous situationtimely momentright timingauspicious conditions
Antonyms
inopportune circumstancesunfavorable conditionsbad timingadverse circumstancesinconvenient situation

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
circunstâncias oportunas
Standard usage throughout Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
circunstâncias favoráveis
Alternative phrasing commonly used
São Paulo
circunstâncias oportunas
Standard formal usage in business contexts
Portugal
circunstâncias oportunas
Standard European Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

strike while the iron is hot
seize the moment
make hay while the sun shines
a window of opportunity
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