This noun denotes a favorable opportunity, the right time or season for action. In Matthew 26:16, Judas sought 'an opportunity' to betray Jesus—waiting for the right moment away from crowds. In Luke 22:6, Judas looked for 'an opportunity to betray him to them in the absence of a crowd'—seeking the optimal conditions. The Spanish 'oportunidad' and French 'occasion' are direct cognates. Classical usage emphasized well-timed actions and seasonable moments—doing the right thing at the right time. Both biblical uses describe Judas calculating the opportune moment for betrayal, when Jesus would be vulnerable and the deed could be done quietly.