Opportune Meaning in English

word

US

ˌɑpɝˈtun

ah-per-TOON

UK

ɒpətjˈuːn

op-uh-TYOON

Definition

Happening at the most suitable or convenient time; especially when it brings an advantage or solves a problem.

Usage & Nuances

"Opportune" is formal and positive, mainly used for moments, timing, or opportunities ("an opportune moment"). Not used to describe people; use "timely" for events, but "opportune" adds the sense of being just right or advantageous.

• Spanish: oportuno - conveniente
• Portuguese (BR): oportuno - conveniente
• Portuguese (PT): oportuno - conveniente
• Chinese (Simplified): 及时 - 适时
• Chinese (Traditional): 及時 - 適時
• Hindi: सुविधाजनक - उपयुक्त
• Arabic: مناسب - في الوقت المناسب
• Bengali: সময়োপযোগী - উপযুক্ত সময়ে
• Russian: своевременный - подходящий
• Japanese: 絶好の - 好機の
• Vietnamese: đúng lúc - thích hợp
• Korean: 적절한 - 시기적절한
• Turkish: uygun zamanda - tam zamanında
• Urdu: بروقت - مناسب وقت پر
• Indonesian: tepat waktu - menguntungkan

Example Sentences

She arrived at an opportune moment.

basic

It was an opportune time to ask for help.

basic

The rain stopped at an opportune moment.

basic

That call was really opportune—I was just thinking about you!

natural

It was an opportune chance to meet the manager.

natural

Your advice was opportune and really helped me out.

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