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Necesito la medida exacta para el pastel.
A1I need the exact measurement for the cake.
La hora de llegada fue exacta: las dos en punto.
A2The arrival time was exact: two o'clock sharp.
Su descripción de la casa era muy exacta.
B1Her description of the house was very accurate.
💡 Grammar Points
Gender Agreement
Since 'exacta' ends in -a, it is the feminine form. You must use it when describing feminine nouns (like 'la hora' or 'la respuesta'). For masculine nouns (like 'el número'), use 'exacto'.
Placement
This adjective usually follows the noun it describes: 'la cantidad exacta' (the exact quantity).
❌ Common Pitfalls
Using the wrong form with feminine nouns
Mistake: "La información exacto."
Correction: La información exacta. (Information is feminine, so the adjective must be feminine.)
⭐ Usage Tips
Use the adverb for verbs
If you want to say something is done 'exactly,' use the adverb 'exactamente' (e.g., 'Lo hizo exactamente como le dije' - He did it exactly as I told him).
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: exacta
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence correctly uses 'exacta'?
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between 'exacta' and 'exacto'?
'Exacta' is the feminine form, used for feminine things (like 'la respuesta exacta'). 'Exacto' is the masculine form, used for masculine things (like 'el precio exacto'). They mean the same thing: precise or correct.
Can I use 'exacta' to mean 'exactly'?
No. 'Exacta' is an adjective, meaning 'precise.' To mean 'exactly' or 'precisely' (to describe a verb or an adjective), you must use the adverb 'exactamente'.