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preciso

precise

adjective preh-SEE-soh Less Common
Descriptions & Qualities Quality

Also means

necessary

Usage Note

Preciso has two distinct meanings: 'precise/exact' (una medida precisa) and 'necessary/required' (es preciso actuar ya, it is necessary to act now). This dual sense can confuse learners. The adverb is precisamente, and the verb is precisar (to specify or to need).

Examples

"Necesitamos datos precisos para el informe."

Natural Translation

We need precise data for the report.

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