Precisos (en. Precise)

/preˈsisos/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
That has precision or accuracy.
The instructions I received were very precise.
Las instrucciones que recibí eran muy precisas.
Something that is exact in all its details.
The report presented precise figures about the project.
El reporte presentó cifras precisas sobre el proyecto.
That is expressed clearly and without ambiguities.
We need a precise answer in order to move forward.
Necesitamos una respuesta precisa para poder avanzar.

Etymology

From Latin 'precisus', meaning 'cut, separated'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

as precise as a Swiss watch
It refers to something that is extremely punctual or exact.
preciso como un reloj suizo
to be precise in words
It implies expressing oneself clearly and accurately.
ser preciso en palabras
exact days
It is used to refer to exact and specific dates.
días precisos

Related Words

precision
Quality of being precise.
precisión
imprecise
That does not have precision.
impreciso
detail
Particular aspect that must be considered.
detalle

Slang Meanings

Exact to the millimeter.
That design is precise to the millimeter.
Ese diseño es preciso al milímetro.
Get to the point.
I need you to be precise and get to the point.
Necesito que seas preciso y vayas al grano.