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precisely

[/prɪˈsaɪsli/]
adverb
precisamente
1. in a way that is exact and accurate
The measurements must be done precisely.
As medições devem ser feitas precisamente.
2. at exactly the time or moment specified
The meeting starts at 3 PM precisely.
A reunião começa às 15h precisamente.
3. used to emphasize that something is correct or exact
That is precisely what I meant.
Isso é exatamente o que eu quis dizer.
4. used as an affirmative response meaning 'exactly' or 'quite right'
'So you're saying we need more time?' 'Precisely.'
'Então você está dizendo que precisamos de mais tempo?' 'Exatamente.'
NYC Slang
on the nose, dead on, on point
Synonyms
exactlyaccuratelycorrectlyjustabsolutelyquite
Antonyms
approximatelyroughlyvaguelyimpreciselyinaccurately

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
precisamente
most common usage
Rio de Janeiro
precisamente
standard usage; can also use 'exatamente'
São Paulo
precisamente
standard usage; formal contexts preferred
Portugal
precisamente
standard usage; can also use 'exatamente'

Related Idioms & Phrases

at precisely the right moment
precisely as planned
precisely what the doctor ordered
precisely when you need it
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