locate precisely

[lōˈkāt ˈprɛsɪsli]
verb phrase
localizar com precisão
1. to find or determine the exact position or location of something with accuracy
The search team was able to locate precisely where the missing hiker was last seen.
A equipe de busca conseguiu localizar com precisão onde o trilheiro desaparecido foi visto pela última vez.
2. to pinpoint or identify the specific place or coordinates of an object or person
Using GPS technology, we can locate precisely the coordinates of the archaeological site.
Usando tecnologia GPS, podemos localizar com precisão as coordenadas do sítio arqueológico.
This phrase is commonly used in technical, scientific, and emergency response contexts in both Brazilian and American English. In Brazil, it's frequently used in GPS/navigation contexts and search and rescue operations. The phrase emphasizes accuracy and exactness, which is important in fields like surveying, archaeology, and emergency services.
NYC Slang
pin it down / spot it exactly
Synonyms / Sinônimos
pinpointidentify locationdetermine positionfind exactlyspecify location
Antonyms / Antônimos
lose track ofmisplaceobscure locationvague positioning

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
localizar com precisão
standard usage in most Brazilian regions
Rio de Janeiro
localizar com precisão / fixar a localização
common in both technical and colloquial contexts
São Paulo
localizar com precisão / determinar a posição exata
more formal usage in business and technical sectors
Portugal
localizar com precisão / determinar a localização exata
similar usage but with slight lexical variations

Related Words

locatepositioncoordinatesGPSmappingnavigation

Related Idioms & Phrases

put your finger on it
nail down the location
zero in on
hit the mark
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