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timely payment

[/ˈtaɪmli ˈpeɪmənt/]
nounpl: timely payments
pagamento pontual
1. A payment made at or before the agreed-upon deadline or due date, without delay
The timely payment of the invoice ensured a good business relationship.
O pagamento pontual da fatura garantiu um bom relacionamento comercial.
2. In legal and financial contexts, a payment submitted within the required or specified timeframe to avoid penalties or default
Timely payment is essential to maintain your credit score.
O pagamento pontual é essencial para manter sua pontuação de crédito.
Synonyms
prompt paymenton-time paymentpayment in fullpunctual payment
Antonyms
late paymentoverdue paymentdelinquent paymentdelayed payment

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
pagamento pontual
Most common usage in Brazil
São Paulo
pagamento no prazo
Alternative expression used in commercial contexts
Portugal
pagamento tempestivo
More formal legal term used in Portuguese legislation and contracts
General Brazilian
pagamento em dia
Colloquial expression meaning payment on the scheduled day

Related Idioms & Phrases

pay the piper
settle one's debts
keep one's promises
honor an agreement
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