Acertar (en. To get right)

/aθerˈtaɾ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

verb

To achieve a success in a choice or decision.

I hit the mark when I chose the right path.

Acerté al elegir el camino correcto.

To predict or ascertain something accurately.

I didn't think I would hit the answer on the exam.

No pensé que acertara en la respuesta del examen.

To find or discover something that is being sought.

He/she hit the mark by finding the solution to the puzzle.

Acertó al encontrar la solución del rompecabezas.

From Latin 'acertare', which means 'to come to an agreement' or 'to hit the target.'

to hit the target

To give the correct answer.

acertar en el blanco

to manage to do something

To successfully accomplish something.

acertar a hacer algo

to hit it right on the mark

To completely hit the mark.

acertar de pleno

success

Correct or favorable result.

acierto

riddle

Enigma or problem posed as a game.

acertijo

to miss the mark

To miss the mark, to err.

desacertar

To hit the nail on the head.

That advice hit the nail on the head.

Ese consejo acertó en el clavo.

To have an eye.

She always has an eye for hitting the mark in fashion.

Ella siempre tiene ojo para acertar en la moda.