Exacto
Example: La respuesta exacta es importante en el examen.
Definition
"Exacto" is a Spanish adverb meaning precisely or accurately. It is used to indicate that something is done with precision or correctness, as in the phrase 'La respuesta exacta es importante en el examen,' meaning the answer must be exactly right.
Etymology
The word "exacto" comes from the Latin 'exactus,' the past participle of 'exigere,' which means to drive out, demand, or measure precisely. Did you know? The root hints at the idea of something measured out exactly, which perfectly fits the meaning of "exacto" in Spanish.
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"Exacto" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - (A1) - set 4", containing 104 commonly used words.
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