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tempestivo

timely

adjective tem-pehs-TEE-voh Rare

Also means

prompt

Usage Note

Tempestivo is a false friend: it does NOT mean 'tempestuous' (that is tempestoso). It means arriving at exactly the right moment — un intervento tempestivo is a timely intervention that prevents a worse outcome. It is a high-register adjective common in journalism and official communications.

Examples

"L'intervento tempestivo ha salvato la situazione."

Natural Translation

The timely intervention saved the situation.

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