A2 — Elementaryadjective
puntuale
punctual / on time
Synonyms (≈ similar meaning)
precisoregolareesattotempestivo
Antonyms (≠ opposite meaning)
in ritardotardivoirregolareimpreciso
Usage note
'Tempestivo' = timely (arriving at the right moment). 'Regolare' = regular/consistent. 'Tardivo' = late/overdue. 'In ritardo' is a prepositional phrase used as an adjective.
Example
"È sempre puntuale agli appuntamenti, non ritarda mai."
"She is always punctual to appointments, she is never late."
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