English–Spanish

“on time” in Spanish

Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/punˈtwal/

Example

Él llega puntual a la reunión.

He arrives on time for the meeting.

Illustration for puntual (on time)

How to say “on time” in Spanish

“On time” in Spanish is puntual.

A clock hand pointing exactly at the agreed minute.

Full entry for puntual: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with puntual

Ella es puntual en el trabajo.

She is on time at work.

Tips for using puntual

  • Spanish commonly uses ser puntual for a person's habitual punctuality and llegar puntual or entrega puntual for specific arrivals and deliveries.

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