Opportune Meaning in English
word
ˌɑpɝˈtun
ah-per-TOON
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 - convenientePortuguese (BR): oportuno - convenientePortuguese (PT): oportuno - convenienteChinese (Simplified): 及时 - 适时Chinese (Traditional): 及時 - 適時Hindi: सुविधाजनक - उपयुक्तArabic: مناسب - في الوقت المناسبBengali: সময়োপযোগী - উপযুক্ত সময়েRussian: своевременный - подходящийJapanese: 絶好の - 好機のVietnamese: đúng lúc - thích hợpKorean: 적절한 - 시기적절한Turkish: uygun zamanda - tam zamanındaUrdu: بروقت - مناسب وقت پرIndonesian: 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.
natural