What does precisamente in Spanish mean?

What is the meaning of the word precisamente in Spanish? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use precisamente in Spanish.

The word precisamente in Spanish means exactly, precisely, just, precisely, precisely, just, precisely, just, on this very day, exactly for that reason, for that very reason, that's exactlly why. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word precisamente

exactly

adverbio (con exactitud, precisión)

(adverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very rare," "happening now," "fall down.")
Han desarrollado un sistema para calcular la edad de las estrellas precisamente.
They have developed a system to exactly calculate the age of stars.

precisely, just

adverbio (enfatización de comentarios)

(adverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very rare," "happening now," "fall down.")
Precisamente en este momento estaba pensando en ti.
Precisely (or: Just) in this moment I was thinking of you.

precisely

adverbio (respuesta afirmativa)

(adverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very rare," "happening now," "fall down.")
¿El examen va a constar de preguntas abiertas? —Precisamente.
The exam will have open ended questions? - Precisely.

precisely, just

adverbio (en el momento dado)

(adverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very rare," "happening now," "fall down.")
Precisamente hoy entra en vigor la nueva ley antitabaco.
Precisely (or: Just) today, the new anti-tobacco law comes into effect.

precisely, just

adverbio (por casualidad, coincidencia)

(adverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very rare," "happening now," "fall down.")
Precisamente el otro día estaba hablando de ese mismo tema.
Precisely (or: Just) the other day I was talking about the same thing.

on this very day

locución adverbial (justo hoy)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")
Precisamente hoy es el cumpleaños de Malena.
It's Malena's birthday today.

exactly for that reason, for that very reason, that's exactlly why

locución adverbial (enfático: efecto)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")
Sé que no tienes ganas de nada, pero precisamente por eso quiero que vengas a esta cena.
I know you don't feel like doing anything, but for that very reason I want you to come to this dinner.

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