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"Punctual" is an adjective which is often translated as "puntual", and "on time" is a phrase which is often translated as "a tiempo". Learn more about the difference between "punctual" and "on time" below.
on time(
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)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
1. (punctual)
a. a tiempo
The delivery guy didn't deliver on time, so the pizza came out of his pay.El repartidor no llegó a tiempo, así que le sacaron la pizza de su salario.
They said the plane would arrive on time, but I have my doubts.Dijeron que el avión llegaría a tiempo, pero tengo mis dudas.
