exact

[ɪɡˈzækt]

adjective, verb

exato, preciso

1. (adjective) accurate in every detail; precise

The exact time of arrival is 3:00 PM.

A hora exata da chegada é 3:00 da tarde.

2. (adjective) strictly accurate or correct

I need the exact amount of sugar for this recipe.

Preciso da quantidade exata de açúcar para esta receita.

3. (verb) to demand and obtain something from someone

The criminal tried to exact revenge on his enemies.

O criminoso tentou cobrar vingança de seus inimigos.

4. (verb) to require or insist upon

The law exacts a penalty for speeding.

A lei impõe uma penalidade por excesso de velocidade.

NYC Slang

on the money, on point, spot-on

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

exato, preciso

Most common usage in both written and spoken Portuguese

São Paulo

exato, certinho

Informal: 'certinho' used colloquially for precision

Rio de Janeiro

exato, na lata

Slang: 'na lata' (exactly, spot on) used in casual speech

Portugal

exato, preciso

Standard European Portuguese usage

to exact a price/toll - cobrar um preço

the exact opposite - exatamente o oposto

exact science - ciência exata

to exact revenge - cobrar vingança

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