Precisa (en. Precise)

/pɾeˈθisa/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
That conforms to a standard or measure.
The information you provided is precise.
La información que proporcionaste es precisa.
That allows no error.
The calculation must be precise to avoid problems.
El cálculo debe ser preciso para evitar problemas.
That is expressed with clarity and accuracy.
We need a precise answer on the subject.
Necesitamos una respuesta precisa sobre el tema.

Etymology

The word 'precisa' comes from the Latin 'praecisus', which means 'cut' or 'exact'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

precise information
Data that is exact and verifiable.
precisa información
give me a precise answer
I ask that the answer be clear and unambiguous.
dame una respuesta precisa

Related Words

precision
The quality of being exact and correct.
precisión
to specify
To establish something clearly or accurately.
precisar

Slang Meanings

Exact in a colloquial context.
That description was precise, bro.
Esa descripción fue precisa, bro.
Used to refer to certainty in statements.
We need to give him the precise information, buddy.
Necesitamos darle la información precisa, amigo.