precise

precise
adjective
1) (exact: Give me his precise words; precise instructions; a precise translation.) preciso, exacto
2) (careful to be accurate and exact in manner, speech etc: He is always very precise.) preciso
- precisely
- precision

precise adj preciso / exacto
precise
tr[prɪ'saɪs]
adjective
1 (exact) preciso,-a, exacto,-a
2 (meticulous) meticuloso,-a, minucioso,-a
precise [pri'saɪs] adj
1) definite: preciso, explícito
2) exact: exacto, preciso
precise calculations: cálculos precisos
precisely adv
precise
adj.
clavado, -a adj.
escrupuloso, -a adj.
exacto, -a adj.
justo, -a adj.
meticuloso, -a adj.
preciso, -a adj.
quisquilloso, -a adj.
prɪ'saɪs
adjective
a) (accurate) <calculations/measurements> exacto; <description/instructions> preciso
b) (specific) preciso

at that precise moment — en ese preciso momento

there were about 60, 59 to be precise — había unos 60, 59 para ser exacto or preciso

c) (meticulous) minucioso
[prɪ'saɪs]
ADJ
1) (=exact) [description, figure, measurements] exacto; [instructions] preciso; [details, information] concreto

he didn't give a precise date — no precisó la fecha

the timing had to be very precise — había que calcular el tiempo con mucha precisión

there were five, to be precise — para ser exacto or preciso, fueron cinco

can you be more precise? — ¿puedes ser más concreto?

at that precise moment — en ese preciso instante

it achieved the precise opposite of what we intended — con ello se consiguió exactamente or justamente lo contrario de lo que queríamos

2) (=meticulous) meticuloso
* * *
[prɪ'saɪs]
adjective
a) (accurate) <calculations/measurements> exacto; <description/instructions> preciso
b) (specific) preciso

at that precise moment — en ese preciso momento

there were about 60, 59 to be precise — había unos 60, 59 para ser exacto or preciso

c) (meticulous) minucioso

English-spanish dictionary. 2013.

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