English–Spanish

“the point” in Spanish

Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/pɾeˈθiso/

Example

Su comentario fue preciso y útil.

His comment was to the point and useful.

Illustration for preciso (the point)

How to say “the point” in Spanish

“The point” in Spanish is preciso.

Arrow hitting the bull's-eye.

Full entry for preciso: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with preciso

Llegó en el momento preciso para ayudar.

He arrived at the right moment to help.

Tips for using preciso

  • The impersonal phrase 'es preciso' commonly means 'it is necessary' rather than 'it is precise'.

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