certero
accurate
adjective sehr-TEH-roh Rare
Origin: From Latin certus (certain, sure).
Also means
well-aimed
Usage Note
Certero describes a shot, blow, answer, or judgment that hits exactly the right mark. It differs from correcto (factually correct) and exacto (exact/precise) by emphasising directness and effectiveness — un disparo certero ('a well-aimed shot'), una crítica certera ('a spot-on critique'). The feminine form is certera.
Examples
"Dio una respuesta certera a la pregunta."
Natural Translation
He gave an accurate answer to the question.
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