Acertada (en. Accurate)

/aθerˈtaða/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
That hits the mark or is correct.
The answer he gave on the exam was correct.
La respuesta que dio en el examen fue acertada.
That is chosen or done with discernment.
Her choice was correct, as it significantly improved the project.
Su elección fue acertada, ya que mejoró mucho el proyecto.
It refers to a well-made decision.
The strategy turned out to be correct for winning the match.
La estrategia resultó acertada para ganar el partido.

Etymology

It comes from the verb 'acertar,' which has roots in the Latin 'adcertare.'

Common Phrases and Expressions

correct decision
a decision that turns out favorable.
acertada decisión
accurate observation
an observation that is relevant and correct.
acertada observación
correct answer
an answer that meets the requirement of the question.
acertada respuesta

Related Words

correctness
An action or result that is correct or appropriate.
acierto
to hit
Achieving what is intended; hitting the target.
acertar
correct
That has no errors; that conforms to the truth.
correcto

Slang Meanings

Correct or well done in a youth context.
That comment was very accurate, bro.
Ese comentario fue muy acertado, bro.
A good play or strategy.
The plan you used was spot on, good job.
El plan que usaste fue acertado, buen trabajo.