a tempo

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in time, early enough
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/a ˈtẽ.pu/
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In time; before it is too late for something.
Practice using a tempo in conversation until it feels natural

Examples

  • Saia agora para chegar a tempo.
    Leave now to arrive in time.
  • O médico chegou a tempo de ajudar.
    The doctor arrived in time to help.
  • Chegamos a tempo para o filme.
    We arrived in time for the film.
  • Enviei o formulário a tempo.
    I sent the form in time.
  • Ainda dá para mudar o plano a tempo.
    We can still change the plan in time.

Similar words

antes do prazo
em tempo

Meanings

Before the deadline

time
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Said when someone acts or arrives early enough for an event or result.

Examples

  • Chegamos a tempo para o filme.
    We arrived in time for the film.
  • Enviei o formulário a tempo.
    I sent the form in time.
  • Ainda dá para mudar o plano a tempo.
    We can still change the plan in time.
  • O médico chegou a tempo de ajudar.
    The doctor arrived in time to help.
  • Saia agora para chegar a tempo.
    Leave now to arrive in time.

Similar words

antes do prazo
em tempo

Etymology

A marks relation to tempo, time.

FAQ

What does a tempo mean?

In time; before it is too late for something.

Does it mean exactly on schedule?

No. It means early enough, even if barely.

Can it be followed by de?

Yes: a tempo de ajudar.

Is it the same as em breve?

No. Em breve means soon in the future.

How is a tempo pronounced?

The reference pronunciation is /a ˈtẽ.pu/.

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