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precise place

[prɪˈsaɪs pleɪs]
noun phrasepl: precise places
lugar preciso
1. An exact or specific location with clearly defined boundaries or coordinates
The treasure map marked the precise place where the gold was buried.
O mapa do tesouro marcava o lugar preciso onde o ouro estava enterrado.
2. A particular spot or location identified with accuracy and certainty
I need to know the precise place of the meeting before I leave.
Preciso saber o lugar preciso da reunião antes de sair.
Synonyms
exact locationspecific spotdefinite placeparticular locationpinpoint location
Antonyms
vague placeapproximate locationindefinite areauncertain spot

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
lugar preciso
Most common usage in Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
lugar exato
Alternative phrasing using 'exato' (exact)
Rio de Janeiro
lugar certo
Colloquial usage with 'certo' (right/correct)
Portugal
local preciso
Portuguese preference for 'local' over 'lugar'

Related Idioms & Phrases

hit the spot
on the dot
pin down the location
right on target
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