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    Acertaba (en. Was right)

    /aθerˈtaβa/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To achieve what one intends, to obtain the desired outcome.
    He always hit the mark in his predictions.
    Siempre acertaba en sus predicciones.
    To hit the mark or find the correct answer.
    He hit the right answer in every exam.
    Acertaba con la respuesta en cada examen.
    To correctly identify a situation or problem.
    He was successful in analyzing the problems before acting.
    Acertaba en analizar los problemas antes de actuar.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'adcertare', which means 'to certify' or 'to confirm'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to hit the mark
    To achieve the desired objective.
    acertar en el blanco
    to manage to understand
    To comprehend something correctly.
    acertar a entender
    to not hit even one
    To not achieve the desired result in anything.
    no acertar ni una

    Related Words

    success
    Positive result of hitting the mark.
    acierto
    acertainer
    Person who hits the mark.
    acertante
    riddle
    Problem or puzzle that is sought to be solved.
    acertijo

    Slang Meanings

    To have a good eye for something.
    That guy always hits the mark, he has a good eye.
    Ese chico siempre acierta, tiene buen ojo.
    To hit the nail on the head.
    You hit the mark again, you hit the nail on the head.
    Acertaste de nuevo, diste en el clavo.