How to Say "exactness" in Spanish
The most common Spanish word for “exactness” is “exactitud” — use 'exactitud' when referring to the quality of being strictly true or accurate, especially when measuring or stating facts..
exactitud
/eg-sak-tee-tood//eɡsak-tiˈtuð/
Examples
No puedo darte la hora con exactitud.
I can't give you the time with exactness.
No puedo decir con exactitud a qué hora terminó la fiesta.
I can't say with accuracy what time the party ended.
La exactitud de este mapa es vital para los excursionistas.
The accuracy of this map is vital for hikers.
El científico comprobó la exactitud de los resultados tres veces.
The scientist checked the accuracy of the results three times.
Always Feminine
Spanish words that end in '-tud' (like 'exactitud', 'salud', or 'virtud') are almost always feminine. You should always use 'la' or 'una' with this word.
Using 'con' to describe how
When you want to say something was done 'exactly' or 'accurately', you can use the phrase 'con exactitud'. This works just like an adverb.
The 'Exactness' Trap
Mistake: “Using 'exactidad' instead of 'exactitud'.”
Correction: Say 'exactitud'. Although many Spanish words end in '-idad', this specific word follows the '-tud' pattern.
precisión
Examples
El artista dibujó con gran precisión.
The artist drew with great precision.
Exactitud vs. Precisión
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