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exactly

[ɪɡˈzæktli]
adverb
exatamente
1. in a manner or measure or number that strictly conforms to fact or condition
The train arrived exactly on time.
O trem chegou exatamente no horário.
2. used to emphasize the complete accuracy or truth of a statement
That's exactly what I mean.
Isso é exatamente o que quero dizer.
3. used as an emphatic affirmation or agreement
Do you understand? Exactly!
Você entende? Exatamente!
4. in precise terms; with precision
Can you tell me exactly what happened?
Pode me dizer exatamente o que aconteceu?
NYC Slang
fo' real / for real / on the dot
Synonyms
preciselyaccuratelycorrectlyliterallyjust
Antonyms
approximatelyroughlyinexactlyvaguelyimprecisely

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
exatamente
standard usage
Rio de Janeiro
exatamente
standard usage, sometimes informal 'certinho'
São Paulo
exatamente
standard usage
Portugal
exatamente
standard usage, also 'precisamente'

Related Idioms & Phrases

exactly right
that's exactly it
not exactly
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