Translation of Italian word "esattamente" to English
esattamente
/e.zat.taˈmen.te/
How to use
The Italian adverb 'esattamente' means 'exactly, precisely' (Exactly, precisely). It is used to modify verbs, adjectives, or entire clauses. A near-synonym is 'precisamente' (precisely), though the two differ in register or connotation.
🇬🇧 English
exactly, precisely
Example
È esattamente quello che volevo dire io.
That is exactly what I wanted to say.
Il treno parte esattamente alle nove zero zero.
The train leaves exactly at nine o'clock.
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Common phrases
- esattamente ora— exactly now
- Il treno parte esattamente alle nove zero zero.— The train leaves exactly at nine o'clock.
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The Italian word "esattamente" means "exactly, precisely" in English.
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