Exactas (en. Exact)

/eɣˈsaktas/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
Something that is precise or corresponds to reality.
We need exact measurements for the experiment.
Necesitamos medidas exactas para el experimento.
That leaves no room for interpretation or errors.
The answer given was exact and clear.
La respuesta que dio fue exacta y clara.
That is done with precision or conforms to a specific pattern.
The coordinates must be exact for correct positioning.
Las coordenadas deben ser exactas para un correcto posicionamiento.

Etymology

From Latin 'exactus', which means 'to pull out', 'to demand', or 'to adjust'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

in exact terms
Precisely and without ambiguity.
en términos exactos
to make it exact
To perform something with maximum precision.
hacerlo exacto
to the exact
To do something right at the moment or in the necessary amount.
a la exacta

Related Words

accuracy
Quality of being exact.
exactitud
precision
Degree of being exact or accurate.
precisión
certainty
Degree of security or confidence in a fact.
certeza

Slang Meanings

What is needed and no more.
That answer was exact, there is no room for doubt.
Esa respuesta fue exacta, no hay lugar a dudas.
When something is perfectly aligned or correct.
The team's play was exact, leaving no margin for error.
La jugada del equipo fue exacta, no dejaron ningún margen de error.