exactly

exactamente

Sin ninguna diferencia respecto al número, momento, descripción o hecho indicado.

En inglés sencillo: With no difference from the stated number, time, description, or fact.

• It is exactly five o’clock.
• The two bags look exactly the same.
• That is exactly what I meant.

Sinónimos: precisely

Antónimos: approximately

Expresiones frecuentes: exactly the same, exactly ten minutes, exactly right, measure exactly

exactamente, precisamente

Se usa para mostrar que estás completamente de acuerdo con lo que alguien ha dicho.

En inglés sencillo: Used to show that you completely agree with what someone has said.

• Yes, exactly, we need more time.
• You are exactly right about the cost.
• That is exactly my point.

Sinónimos: absolutely, indeed

Expresiones frecuentes: yes exactly, exactly right, exactly my point

precisamente, exactamente

Se usa para destacar un motivo, un hecho o una pregunta concreta.

En inglés sencillo: Used to stress a particular reason, fact, or question.

• What exactly do you want?
• That is exactly why I called.
• She chose it exactly because it was unusual.

Sinónimos: precisely

Expresiones frecuentes: exactly why, what exactly, exactly because

exacto, efectivamente

Respuesta que indica que la otra persona tiene toda la razón.

En inglés sencillo: Used as a reply to say that someone is completely right.

• “We should leave now.” “Exactly!”
• “So she needs help?” “Yes, exactly.”
• “The price is too high.” “Exactly!”

Sinónimos: absolutely, indeed

Expresiones frecuentes: yes exactly, exactly so, exactly my point