be on time

be on time(
bi
 
an
 
taym
)
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. llega a tiempo
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person informal “tú” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., How are you?).
(informal)
A word or phrase that is singular (e.g., el gato).
(singular)
This rehearsal is important. Be on time!Este ensayo es importante. ¡Llega a tiempo!
b. sé puntual
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person informal “tú” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., How are you?).
(informal)
A word or phrase that is singular (e.g., el gato).
(singular)
Be on time, and your boss will notice.Sé puntual y tu jefe se dará cuenta.
c. llegue a tiempo
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
(formal)
A word or phrase that is singular (e.g., el gato).
(singular)
If you really want to impress the manager, be on time for our next meeting.Si realmente quiere impresionar al director, llegue a tiempo para nuestra próxima reunión.
d. sea puntual
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
(formal)
A word or phrase that is singular (e.g., el gato).
(singular)
We are running to a tight schedule, so please be on time for your interview.Tenemos un día muy apretado, así que por favor sea puntual para su entrevista.
a. lleguen a tiempo
A word or phrase that is plural (e.g., los libros).
(plural)
Be on time for the school bus tomorrow or you'll get detention again.Lleguen a tiempo para el bus de la escuela mañana o volverán a estar castigados.
b. sean puntuales
A word or phrase that is plural (e.g., los libros).
(plural)
We have a big game on Saturday. Please be on time.El sábado tenemos un partido importante. Sean puntuales, por favor.
An intransitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and does not require a direct object (e.g., Everybody please stand up.).
intransitive verb phrase
a. llegar a tiempo
We have to leave now if we want to be on time for our flight.Tenemos que salir ahora si queremos llegar a tiempo para nuestro vuelo.
b. ser puntual
If you want to do well at this job, you'll always need to be on time.Si quieres tener éxito en este trabajo, siempre tendrás que ser puntual.
Copyright © 2025 Curiosity Media Inc.
Examples
Machine Translators
Translate be on time using machine translators
Why use the SpanishDictionary.com dictionary?

THE BEST SPANISH-ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Get More than a Translation

Get conjugations, examples, and pronunciations for millions of words and phrases in Spanish and English.

WRITTEN BY EXPERTS

Translate with Confidence

Access millions of accurate translations written by our team of experienced English-Spanish translators.

SPANISH AND ENGLISH EXAMPLE SENTENCES

Examples for Everything

Search millions of Spanish-English example sentences from our dictionary, TV shows, and the internet.

REGIONAL TRANSLATIONS

Say It like a Local

Browse Spanish translations from Spain, Mexico, or any other Spanish-speaking country.
Word of the Day
to drizzle