Puntual
Example: Es importante ser puntual para causar una buena impresión.
Definition
"Punctual" describes someone who arrives or completes tasks exactly at the agreed or scheduled time, without delay. Being "punctual" is often considered important for making a good impression and demonstrating reliability and respect for others' time.
Etymology
The word "punctual" comes from the Latin word 'punctum,' meaning 'point' or 'dot.' It originally referred to something done at a precise point in time. Did you know? The sense of being exactly on time has been associated with "punctual" since the late 16th century.
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"Puntual" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - (B2) - set 1", containing 111 commonly used words.
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