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oportunidad

opportunity

noun oh-por-too-nee-DAHD Common
Mind & Emotions Attitudes

Usage Note

Oportunidad means 'opportunity' or 'chance'; the plural oportunidades is very common in job listings and motivational contexts. Learners sometimes confuse it with the adjective oportuno ('timely' or 'apt').

Examples

"Es una gran oportunidad para aprender."

Natural Translation

It's a great opportunity to learn.

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