Spanish Conversation · Level 73
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Spanish word
preciso
Pronunciation
IPA/pɾeˈθiso/
Meaning
- adjectiveto the point
Example
Su comentario fue preciso y útil.
His comment was to the point and useful.
More examples
Llegó en el momento preciso para ayudar.
He arrived at the right moment to help.
Core concept
Arrow hitting the bull's-eye.
Common phrases
momento preciso
right moment
dato preciso
accurate data
objetivo preciso
precise objective
Similar words
exacto: Matches numbers or measurements with no measurable error.
certero: Lands on the intended target in judgment or aim, producing the expected result.
acertado: Produces a favorable result when applied as a decision or choice.
correcto: Conforms to rules, facts, or the accepted answer.
Definition in Spanish
Que describe algo adecuado y exacto para un propósito concreto; también, en forma impersonal ('es preciso'), se emplea para señalar que algo es necesario.
Word origin
From Latin praecisus, the past participle of praecidere 'to cut off', formed from prae- 'before' and caedere 'to cut', originally meaning 'cut short' and later 'clear and exact'.
Usage tips
- The impersonal phrase 'es preciso' commonly means 'it is necessary' rather than 'it is precise'.