Pontual
Example: Ela sempre chega pontual às reuniões da escola.
Definition
"Pontual" is an adverb meaning to do something exactly at the scheduled or expected time, without delay. For example, arriving exactly when planned, as in "She always arrives pontual to school meetings."
Etymology
The word "pontual" comes from the Latin word 'punctualis', which derives from 'punctum', meaning 'point'. It originally referred to something done at a precise point in time, highlighting its connection to punctuality and timeliness.
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