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Usage Note
Tempestivo is a false friend: it does NOT mean 'tempestuous' (that is tempestoso). It means arriving at exactly the right moment — un intervento tempestivo is a timely intervention that prevents a worse outcome. It is a high-register adjective common in journalism and official communications.
Examples
"L'intervento tempestivo ha salvato la situazione."
Natural Translation
The timely intervention saved the situation.
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