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"Exactamente" is an adverb which is often translated as "exactly", and "éxito" is a noun which is often translated as "success". Learn more about the difference between "exactamente" and "éxito" below.
An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or other adverbs (e.g., to run quickly, very tired).
adverb
a. exactly
Tienes que hacer exactamente lo que te dije; no cambies nada.You need to do exactly what I told you; don't change anything.
b. precisely
Dijiste exactamente lo que yo estaba pensando.You said precisely what I was thinking.
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el éxito()
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
masculine noun
a. success
La venta de pasteles fue todo un éxito.The bake sale was a total success.
a. hit
Alejandro Fernández tiene un éxito tras otro.Alejandro Fernandez has one hit after another.
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