propício

Propício is an adjective in the Portuguese language that means favorable, prone to producing the desired result, or suited to the circumstances. It can describe weather, opportunities, or moments that help achieve a goal. The term has gender and number variation: tempo propício, condições propícias, momento propício; feminine forms include propícia and plural propícias.

Originating from Latin propicius, which means favorable or propitious, the word has been used in Portuguese for centuries and appears in both formal and literary contexts as well as in technical writing.

Usage typically indicates that certain circumstances are advantageous for specific actions, such as investments, planting, or important decisions. In everyday speech, phrases like “bom momento” or “favorável” are common, but propício carries a nuance of strategic suitability.

Synonyms and related terms include favorável, conveniente, oportuno, and apropriado. Antonyms include desfavorável, inoportuno, and impróprio. A closely related verb is propiciar, which means to create favorable conditions, to foster or to bring about a beneficial outcome. For example, “as condições propiciam o acordo” or “propiciar boas oportunidades.”

Examples: “O tempo está propício para o plantio.” “Foi um momento propício para anunciar a parceria.” The term is widely understood across Portuguese-speaking regions and tends to appear in formal, academic, or journalistic registers, as well as in literary prose.