Precisas (en. Precise)

/preˈsi.as/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
Having the quality of being accurate and clear.
The instructions he gave me were very precise.
Las instrucciones que me dio fueron muy precisas.
That leaves no room for doubt or mistakes.
We need precise data to make a decision.
Necesitamos datos precisos para tomar una decisión.
That is expressed clearly and concisely.
His explanation was precise and easy to understand.
Su explicación fue precisa y fácil de entender.

Etymology

From Latin 'precisus', which means 'cut, sharp'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

precise answers
Clear and correct answers soon.
respuestas precisas
precise instructions
Instructions that are not ambiguous.
indicaciones precisas
precise data
Exact and reliable information.
datos precisos

Related Words

accuracy
Quality of being precise or accurate.
exactitud
clarity
Quality of being clear and understandable.
claridad
conciseness
Quality of being brief and clear.
concisión

Slang Meanings

Something that has no margin for error.
That figure is precise, there is no error.
Esa cifra es precisa, no hay error.
When it refers to something that is taken literally.
He always follows the rules precisely.
Él siempre sigue las reglas de manera precisa.