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opportunely
[/ˌɑːpərˈtuːnli/ or /əˈpɔːrtʃənli/]
adverb
oportunamente
1.
at a time that is suitable or advantageous; at the right moment
He arrived opportunely to help with the emergency.
Ele chegou oportunamente para ajudar na emergência.
2.
in a timely manner; conveniently or fortunately
The rain came opportunely after the drought.
A chuva chegou oportunamente após a seca.
Synonyms
timely
seasonably
conveniently
fortuitously
auspiciously
propitiously
Antonyms
inopportunely
untimely
inconveniently
unseasonably
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
oportunamente
standard usage across Brazil
Portugal
oportunamente
standard usage in European Portuguese
General
no momento oportuno
alternative phrase meaning 'at the opportune moment'
Related Idioms & Phrases
in the nick of time (similar concept)
at just the right moment
when the time is ripe
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