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"Exactly" is a form of "exactly", an adverb which is often translated as "exactamente". "What" is a form of "what", a pronoun which is often translated as "qué". Learn more about the difference between "exactly" and "what" 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.
what(
wuht
)A pronoun is a word that stands in for a noun (e.g., she).
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
An interjection is a short utterance that expresses emotion, hesitation, or protest (e.g., Wow!).
