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opportune help

[/ˈɒp.ər.tjuːn hɛlp/]
noun phrase
ajuda oportuna
1. Assistance or support provided at exactly the right time when it is most needed or useful
The opportune help from my colleague allowed me to meet the deadline.
A ajuda oportuna do meu colega me permitiu cumprir o prazo.
2. Well-timed intervention that comes at a crucial moment
The doctor's opportune help saved the patient's life.
A ajuda oportuna do médico salvou a vida do paciente.
Synonyms
timely assistancewell-timed helpapt aidconvenient supportprovidential help
Antonyms
untimely helpinopportune assistancepoorly timed aidinconvenient support

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
ajuda oportuna
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
ajuda oportuna
Common in business and formal contexts
Portugal
ajuda oportuna
Standard European Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

help in the nick of time
a timely hand
help when you need it most
providential assistance
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