What is the Spanish word for "exactly"?

Learn how to say "exactly" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

exactly

Spanish

exactamente

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Alternative translations of "exactly"

justo
precisamente
exacto
claro

Examples of how to use "exactly" in Spanish

English
Tell me exactly what happened last night.
Spanish
Dime exactamente qué pasó anoche.
English
That is exactly what I needed.
Spanish
Eso es exactamente lo que necesitaba.
English
She arrived exactly at five o'clock.
Spanish
Ella llegó exactamente a las cinco en punto.
English
Do you know exactly how it works?
Spanish
¿Sabes exactamente cómo funciona?
English
He described the scene exactly as remembered.
Spanish
Él describió la escena exactamente como la recordó.

Learning tip: Pay attention to how the word "exactly" is used in different contexts. This will help you understand when and how to use its Spanish translation naturally.

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