How to Say "precision" in Spanish
The most common Spanish word for “precision” is “exactitud” — use 'exactitud' when referring to the quality of being correct or accurate, often when stating a fact or measurement..
exactitud
/eg-sak-tee-tood//eɡsak-tiˈtuð/
Examples
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 cirujano operó con mucha precisión.
The surgeon operated with great precision.
rigor
/ree-GOHR//riˈɡoɾ/
Examples
Este experimento carece de rigor científico.
This experiment lacks scientific precision.
El historiador analizó los documentos con gran rigor.
The historian analyzed the documents with great thoroughness.
En rigor, esa no es la respuesta correcta.
Strictly speaking, that is not the correct answer.
Using 'Con' to describe actions
Spanish speakers often use the structure 'con' + 'rigor' to act like an adverb. Instead of saying 'He worked rigorously,' they say 'Trabajó con rigor' (He worked with rigor).
False Friend Check
Mistake: “He died of rigor.”
Correction: He died of rigor mortis (latin) or rigidez cadavérica.
Exactitud vs. Precisión
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