exactly

S2 W1

BrE /ˈeks.ək.stli/ AmE /ɪɡˈzækt.li/

adverb en → es

1 PRECISELY [adverb] A2

used for emphasizing that something is correct or accurate

exactamente, precisamente

Collocations exactly right · exactly the same

  • The answer is exactly 10.

    La respuesta es exactamente 10.

2 AGREEMENT [adverb] B1

used for agreeing with someone or showing that you understand what they are saying

exactamente, eso es lo que quiero decir

Collocations exactly the point · exactly my point

  • Exactly, that's what I mean.

    Exactamente, eso es lo que quiero decir.

1 MOMENT [adverb] B2

used for referring to a particular moment in time or place

exactamente en ese momento, justo allí

Collocations exactly at this moment · exactly there

  • I saw him exactly at 3 o'clock.

    Lo vi exactamente a las tres.

2 QUANTITY [adverb] B2

used for referring to an amount or quantity that is not very large but is more than you expect or want

exactamente, justo lo que necesitaba

Collocations exactly what I needed · exactly enough

  • There was exactly enough food for everyone.

    Había exactamente suficiente comida para todos.