precisión
“precisión” means “accuracy” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
accuracy
Also: precision, exactness
📝 In Action
El cirujano operó con mucha precisión.
B1The surgeon operated with great precision.
Necesitamos medir la distancia con precisión.
A2We need to measure the distance with accuracy.
La precisión de este reloj es asombrosa.
B1The accuracy of this clock is amazing.
necessity
Also: compulsion
📝 In Action
Lo hice por la precisión de las circunstancias.
C1I did it because of the necessity of the circumstances.
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Words that translate to "precisión" in Spanish:
compulsion→✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: precisión
Question 1 of 2
Which of these is the best way to say 'He works accurately'?
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📚 Etymology▼
From the Latin word 'praecisio', which literally means 'a cutting off'. This gave the sense of something being cut so perfectly that it fits exactly right.
First recorded: 15th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'precisión' the same as 'exactitud'?
They are very close! 'Precisión' often refers to detail and consistency (like a sharp tool), while 'exactitud' refers to being correct or hitting the bullseye.
Why does it have an accent on the 'o'?
Spanish uses accent marks to show which syllable to stress. For words ending in 'n' that are stressed on the last syllable, an accent mark is required.