Pontual
Example: Ela sempre chega pontual nas reuniões importantes.
Definition
"Pontual" describes someone or something that arrives or happens exactly at the scheduled or expected time, without delay. For example, in the phrase 'Ela sempre chega pontual nas reuniões importantes,' it means she always arrives on time for important meetings.
Etymology
The word "pontual" comes from the Latin 'punctualis,' which is related to 'punctum,' meaning 'point.' It originally referred to something precise or exact, much like hitting a specific point in time. Did you know? The idea of punctuality is deeply tied to the concept of precision and exactness.
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