How do you say "punctual" in Italian?

puntuale

Adjective Noun

In Italian, "punctual" is puntuale.

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Pronunciation

Puntuale is poon-TWAH-leh, stress on the third syllable, nearly identical to the English word 'punctual'.

Grammar notes

puntuale is a adjective used the same way as its English equivalent.

Example sentence

È sempre puntuale alle riunioni.

She is always punctual for meetings.

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How to remember puntuale

Puntuale shares its root with 'punctual', both about arriving right on the point of time.

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Questions about puntuale

How do you pronounce puntuale?

Puntuale is poon-TWAH-leh, stress on the third syllable, nearly identical to the English word 'punctual'.

Is puntuale formal or casual?

puntuale is a neutral, everyday word that works in both casual and polite speech.

How is puntuale used in Italian?

puntuale is used the same way as the equivalent English adjective. For example: È sempre puntuale alle riunioni. (She is always punctual for meetings.).

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