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opportuno — meaning in English

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English meaning

expedient adjective Convenient and practical for achieving a goal, though not necessarily right or moral.
opportune adjective Well-timed or well-suited for a particular purpose.

Senses

opportuno is used for these senses in English:

expedient Suitable to effect some desired end or the purpose intended.
expedient (obsolete) Expeditious, quick, rapid.
opportune Suitable for some particular purpose.
opportune At a convenient or advantageous time.

expedient — full definition

adjective Convenient and practical for achieving a goal, though not necessarily right or moral.
noun A convenient method used to achieve a result quickly, especially as a shortcut.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Related Italian words

conveniente escamotage espediente ripiego adatto appropriato giusto