preciso

accurate

preciso(preh-see-soh)

adjective

1. (exact)

a. accurate

Queda claro que los datos en uno de estos informes no son precisos.

It's clear that the data in one of these reports aren't accurate.

b. precise

Aún no sabemos el número preciso de personas que vendrán a la boda.

We don't know the precise number of people who will come to the wedding yet.

c. very

Estuvimos aquí en este preciso lugar hace diez años.

We were in this very place ten years ago.

2. (needed)

a. necessary

Nos hemos manifestado contra estas injusticias y lo seguiremos haciendo si es preciso.

We have protested against these injustices, and we will continue to do so if necessary.

preciso

adjective

1. (determinado, conciso)

a. precise

2. (necesario)

a.

ser preciso (para algo/hacer algo)to be necessary (for something/to do something)

es preciso que vengasyou must come

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preciso

adjective

1 (exacto) precise

una descripción precisa a precise description

el avión se deslizaba con movimientos muy precisos

hemos recibido instrucciones precisas we have received precise instructions; un reloj muy preciso a very precise o accurate watch

2 (justo)

en aquel preciso momento at that precise o very moment; tengo el tiempo preciso para comer y ducharme I have just enough time to eat and shower

3 (necesario) necessary

las cualidades precisas the necessary qualities; cuando sea preciso when it becomes necessary; si es preciso iré yo mismo I'll go by myself if necessary; es preciso tener coche it is essential to have a car; es preciso que lo hagas you must do it; no es preciso que vengas there's no need for you to come

ser un Don Preciso (S. Cone) to believe o.s. to be indispensable

4 [+estilo, lenguaje] concise

5 (Caribe) [+persona] conceited