Precisar (en. To specify)

/preθiˈsaɾ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To make a precision about something.
It is necessary to specify the details of the contract.
Es necesario precisar los detalles del contrato.
To need something urgently.
I need a bit of help to finish the project.
Preciso de un poco de ayuda para terminar el proyecto.
To determine with accuracy or clarity.
We must specify the dates of the meeting.
Debemos precisar las fechas de la reunión.

Etymology

From Latin 'praecisāre', meaning 'to cut off completely'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to need time
To need time to complete a task.
precisar de tiempo
to need information
To request specific data or details.
precisar información

Related Words

precision
Quality of being precise or accurate.
precisión
precise
That has precision or is necessary.
preciso

Slang Meanings

To urgently need something.
I don't have time, I need that information right now!
No tengo tiempo, ¡preciso ya esa información!
To do something for sure.
I need you to arrive at the meeting, it's very important.
Preciso que llegues a la reunión, es muy importante.