A tiempo
Example: Llegué a tiempo para la reunión importante hoy.
Definition
"A tiempo" is a Spanish adverbial phrase meaning 'on time' or 'punctually,' indicating that someone or something arrives or happens at the expected or scheduled moment. For example, in the phrase 'Llegué a tiempo para la reunión importante hoy,' it means arriving punctually for an important meeting.
Etymology
The phrase "a tiempo" comes from the Spanish preposition 'a' meaning 'at' or 'to,' combined with 'tiempo,' meaning 'time.' It literally translates to 'at time,' capturing the concept of punctuality. Did you know? The word 'tiempo' itself derives from the Latin 'tempus,' which is also the root of the English word 'temporary.'
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"A tiempo" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - (A2) - set 3", containing 116 commonly used words.
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