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well-timed

[/ˈwɛl ˈtaɪmd/]
adjective
bem-temporizado
1. happening or done at exactly the right moment; opportune
Her well-timed intervention prevented a disaster.
Sua intervenção bem-temporizada impediu um desastre.
2. occurring at a favorable or advantageous time
The well-timed announcement boosted the company's stock price.
O anúncio bem-temporizado aumentou o preço das ações da empresa.
Synonyms
timelyopportunewell-chosenaptfelicitouspropitious
Antonyms
ill-timedinopportuneuntimelybadly-timedmistimed

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
bem-temporizado
most common usage
General Brazilian
na hora certa
alternative colloquial expression
Portugal
bem-temporizado
standard usage
Portugal
oportuno
more formal alternative

Related Idioms & Phrases

strike while the iron is hot
right place, right time
seize the moment
hit the nail on the head
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