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"Exactly" is a form of "exactly", an adverb which is often translated as "exactamente". "Exact" is an adjective which is often translated as "exacto". Learn more about the difference between "exactly" and "exact" below.
exactly(
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)An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or other adverbs (e.g., to run quickly, very tired).
1. (accurately)
a. exactamente
The map showed exactly where the treasure was.El mapa mostraba exactamente dónde estaba el tesoro.
b. con precisión
The thermometer gives exactly the right temperature.El termómetro da la temperatura correcta con precisión.
a. exactamente
Are you a translator? - Not exactly. I am a linguist.¿Es usted traductor? - No exactamente. Soy lingüista.
exact(
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)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
1. (accurate)
a. exacto
The cartoonist actually drew a nearly exact likeness of my mother.El dibujante dibujó un retrato casi exacto de mi madre.
b. preciso
We bought a special scale for our chemistry lab that takes more exact measurements.Compramos una balanza especial para nuestro laboratorio de química que toma medidas más precisas.
2. (meticulous)
a. preciso
The directions she gave were very exact, so there was llittle chance of getting lost.Las direcciones que nos dio eran muy precisas, por lo que era poco probable que nos perdiéramos.
A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
3. (to obtain)
a. arrancar
After harassing his parents for months, he was able to exact a promise that they would attend his recital.Después de atosigar a sus padres unos meses, pudo arrancarles la promesa de que asistirían a su recital.
4. (to require)
a. exigir
If parents exacted respect from their children more often, they wouldn't be so troublesome in school.Si los padres exigieran respeto a sus hijos más a menudo, no serían tan fastidiosos en la escuela.
