Spanish Conversation · Level 54
75 words
Spanish word
puntual
Pronunciation
IPA/punˈtwal/
Meaning
- adjectiveon time
Example
Él llega puntual a la reunión.
He arrives on time for the meeting.
More examples
Ella es puntual en el trabajo.
She is on time at work.
Core concept
A clock hand pointing exactly at the agreed minute.
Common phrases
ser puntual
be on time
llegar puntual
arrive on time
Similar words
temprano: Arrives before the scheduled time.
tarde: Arrives after the scheduled time.
Definition in Spanish
Que sucede o aparece exactamente en la hora convenida, aplicado a personas, eventos o entregas.
Word origin
From Latin punctum 'point' via late Latin punctuālis 'relating to a point', the adjective applies that sense of exactness to an appointed time.
Usage tips
- Spanish commonly uses ser puntual for a person's habitual punctuality and llegar puntual or entrega puntual for specific arrivals and deliveries.
Other meanings
- timelyadjective
Opposites
- impuntuallateadjective
Related words
- puntualidadpunctualitynoun
- puntualmentepunctuallyadverb
- puntualizarelaborateverb