Spanish word

puntualidad

Pronunciation

IPA/puntwaliˈðað/

Meaning

  • feminine nounpunctuality

Example

La puntualidad es importante en la oficina.

Punctuality is important in the office.

Illustration for puntualidad (punctuality)

More examples

Su constante falta de puntualidad perjudica al equipo.

His constant lack of punctuality harms the team.

Core concept

People arriving at the exact agreed start time.

Common phrases

  • falta de puntualidad

    lack of punctuality

  • normas de puntualidad

    punctuality rules

  • máxima puntualidad

    utmost punctuality

Similar words

compromiso: Accepts and fulfills a promised duty or obligation.
responsabilidad: Meets duties and obligations responsibly.
disciplina: Acts according to established rules and disciplined habits.
seriedad: Displays earnestness and seriousness toward professional duties.

Definition in Spanish

Cualidad de ser puntual; cumplimiento de la hora convenida al iniciar o finalizar compromisos.

Word origin

The noun is formed from Spanish puntual, ultimately from Latin punctum 'point', plus -idad, which creates an abstract noun indicating the condition of being punctual.

Usage tips

  • To talk about arriving on time speakers often say llegar a tiempo for the action and ser puntual for the person's trait, with puntualidad referring to the general quality.

Other meanings

  • timelinessnoun

Opposites

  • impuntualidadlack of punctualitynoun
  • tardanzatardinessnoun

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