Meaning
timely; prompt
- done at the right time
- quick and prompt in response
In a sentence
Il medico ha dato un aiuto tempestivo.
The doctor gave timely help.
È stata una risposta tempestiva?
Was it a prompt response?
Un intervento non tempestivo può creare problemi.
An intervention that is not timely can cause problems.
Word forms (4)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| tempestivo | masculine · singular |
| tempestiva | feminine · singular |
| tempestivi | masculine · plural |
| tempestive | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Often used in formal or semi-formal contexts.
- Common with intervento, risposta, comunicazione.
- Means 'at the right moment', not simply 'fast'.