Puntual
Example: És important ser puntual a totes les reunions de feina.
Definition
"Puntual" describes someone or something that is exactly on time, neither late nor early. It is used to emphasize the importance of being prompt, as in the phrase 'És important ser puntual a totes les reunions de feina,' meaning it is important to be punctual at all work meetings.
Etymology
The word "puntual" comes from the Latin word 'punctualis,' which means 'of a point' or 'precise.' It evolved through Old French and then into Catalan, retaining the sense of exactness in time or detail. Did you know? The root 'punct-' relates to the idea of a point or dot, highlighting the precision associated with being punctual.
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"Puntual" appears in the Vocaplus list "Catalan - General - (B2) - set 1", containing 111 commonly used words.
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