precisión
/pre-see-SYOHN/
accuracy
Precisión means accuracy, like an arrow hitting its mark perfectly.
precisión(noun)
accuracy
?getting something exactly right
precision
?being very detailed and consistent
,exactness
?the quality of being exact
📝 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.
💡 Grammar Points
Gender Pattern
Most Spanish words that end in '-ción' are feminine. This means you should use 'la' or 'una' before them.
The Accent Mark
The little mark over the 'ó' tells you to emphasize the very last syllable when you say it: pre-see-SYOHN.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Careful with 'Precios'
Mistake: "Using 'precisión' when you mean 'precios'."
Correction: Say 'Los precios son altos' for 'Prices are high'. 'Precisión' is only for accuracy/detail.
⭐ Usage Tips
Adding 'Con'
To turn this into an adverb (like 'accurately'), just put the word 'con' (with) in front: 'con precisión'.
Precisión can also mean necessity, like the unavoidable need for an umbrella in a storm.
📝 In Action
Lo hice por la precisión de las circunstancias.
C1I did it because of the necessity of the circumstances.
⭐ Usage Tips
Don't worry about this one
As a beginner or intermediate learner, you will almost never need this version of the word. Use 'necesidad' instead.
✏️ 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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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.