Preciso
Example: Necesito un lápiz preciso para dibujar detalles pequeños.
Definition
"Preciso" refers to something that is exact, accurate, or very detailed, especially when describing measurements, descriptions, or objects. In the example phrase, it means a pencil that allows one to draw small, fine details with high accuracy.
Etymology
The word "preciso" comes from the Latin 'precisus', the past participle of 'precidere', meaning 'to cut off' or 'to shorten'. Over time, it evolved in Spanish to mean something exact or necessary, reflecting the idea of something being sharply or clearly defined. Did you know that the sense of precision is closely tied to the original meaning of cutting or defining edges clearly?
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"Preciso" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - (A2) - set 4", containing 115 commonly used words.
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