Meaning
promptly; in time
- promptly and at the right moment
- in good time to avoid problems
- without delay when action is needed
In a sentence
Il tecnico è intervenuto tempestivamente ieri mattina.
The technician intervened promptly yesterday morning.
Puoi avvisarmi tempestivamente se cambi programma?
Can you let me know promptly if you change plans?
Non hanno risposto tempestivamente alla richiesta.
They did not respond promptly to the request.
Usage notes
- Common in formal or semi-formal Italian.
- Often with intervenire, informare, rispondere, segnalare.
- Means promptly, not simply quickly.