Oportunas

Oportunas is the feminine plural form of the adjective oportuno in Spanish and Portuguese, meaning opportune, timely, or advantageous. It is used to describe moments, actions, measures, or opportunities that are considered appropriate or favorable in a given context. The corresponding forms are oportuno (masculine singular), oportuna (feminine singular), and oportunos (masculine plural).

In both languages, oportuno and its derivatives convey a sense of suitability or timeliness. Common collocations include medidas oportunas (timely measures), soluciones oportunas (opportune solutions), momentos oportunos (opportune moments), and oportunidades oportunas (favorable opportunities). The usage tends to appear in formal or semi-formal writing, editorial commentary, legal documents, and diplomatic or administrative discourse. The term is often contrasted with inoportuno or inoportunas, meaning inappropriate or ill-timed.

Etymologically, oportuno derives from Latin opportunus, generally interpreted as favorable or suitable, with the sense broadening to describe anything fitting the circumstances. The word carries nuance of practicality and usefulness, rather than mere chance.

See also the related adjectives oportuno, oportuna, and the noun oportunidad in Spanish or oportunidade in Portuguese, which more directly denote opportunity. While interchangeable in some contexts, oportunas emphasizes the qualifying attribute of the nouns it accompanies, focusing on timeliness and fit rather than the mere existence of an opportunity.