Certero (en. Accurate)

/θeɾˈteɾo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

adjective

Definition: That has certainty or is effective.

Example Sentence: His analysis was accurate and precise.

Su análisis fue certero y acertado.

Definition: That hits the target or the truth.

Example Sentence: The shot was accurate and achieved the goal.

El tiro fue certero y logró el objetivo.

Definition: That is precise or exact.

Example Sentence: We need an accurate diagnosis to continue with the treatment.

Necesitamos un diagnóstico certero para continuar con el tratamiento.

Etymology/Origin: Derived from Latin 'certus', which means 'certain' or 'fixed'.

Common Phrase: to hit the target

Common Phrase Meaning: To hit what is being sought or intended.

dar en el blanco

Common Phrase: as accurate as a clock

Common Phrase Meaning: Something that happens with precision and regularity.

certero como un reloj

Common Phrase: to have certainty

Common Phrase Meaning: To be completely sure of something.

tener certeza

Related Word: certainty

Related Word Description: State of being sure or convinced about something.

certeza

Related Word: accuracy

Related Word Description: Result of hitting the mark; action or effect of being right.

acierto

Related Word: precision

Related Word Description: Degree of exactness or clarity.

precisión

Slang Meaning: Something that is indisputable or sure.

Slang Example: That argument is accurate, no one can deny it.

Ese argumento es certero, nadie puede negarlo.

Slang Meaning: An action carried out with certainty.

Slang Example: He made an accurate shot in the game.

Hizo un tiro certero en el juego.