A2 — Elementaryadverb
esattamente
exactly, precisely, that's right
Synonyms (≈ similar meaning)
precisamenteappuntoproprio cosìper l'appuntopuntualmente
Antonyms (≠ opposite meaning)
approssimativamentecircapiù o menovagamentepressappoco
Usage note
'Esattamente' is used to confirm or agree strongly. 'Precisamente' is more formal. 'Appunto' = exactly/precisely (also used to change topic). 'Proprio così' = exactly so.
Example
"Esattamente! Hai capito perfettamente."
"Exactly! You understood perfectly."
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