What is the Latin word for betimes?

The usual Latin words for “betimes” are tempestīvus, brevis, mox; also tempus. The right choice depends on the sense; see the distinctions below.

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“betimes” in Latin

tempestīvustimely, opportune, fitting; early, betimes; mature brevisshort, small, little, narrow; brief, short; short, low, shallow moxsoon; afterwards, then; as soon as (when followed by ubi, ut or quam)tempusa time (a portion or period of time); time; the kairos, right time, due season, due time, proper time, appointed time, o

Riddle & Arnold A Copious and Critical English–Latin Lexicon, 1864

betimes

mature, tempestive.

Soon, brevi (tempore), mox, jam jamque.

Betimes in the morning, bene mane.

Quick answer

What is the Latin word for betimes?: The usual Latin words for “betimes” are tempestīvus, brevis, mox; also tempus. The right choice depends on the sense; see the distinctions below.

Entry from J. E. Riddle & T. K. Arnold, A Copious and Critical English–Latin Lexicon (rev. C. Anthon, New York: Harper, 1864), digitised by Fergus J. P. Walsh, CC BY-SA 4.0; Latin markup adapted by latindictionary.co.