esatto
/eˈzat.to/
The Italian word for 'exact' is esatto.
The adjective esatto means precisely agreeing. In conversation, it is often used to confirm that a statement is true, similar to saying 'That's right' in English.
Meaning: precisely agreeing (adj)
Which one should you use?
While esatto means 'exact' or 'correct', it is often used in conversation to confirm that a statement is true, similar to saying 'That's right' in English.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective must agree in gender with the noun it modifies, so use the feminine form esatta for feminine nouns. The adjective must agree in number with the noun it modifies, so use esatti for masculine plural nouns and esatte for feminine plural nouns.
How do you pronounce it?
The word has 3 syllables, with the stress on the 2nd syllable: /eˈzat.to/.
When do people say it?
The word Esatto! can be used as a standalone exclamation to mean 'Exactly!' or 'That's right!' when agreeing with someone.
Did you know?
- The word esatto comes from the Latin exactus, which literally means 'driven out' or 'completed'.
- If an Italian says non è esattamente così, they are often politely disagreeing or signaling that a nuanced correction is coming.
- While esatto means 'exact', the word preciso is often used in Italian to describe a person who is punctual or meticulous about details.
Examples in context
- Non è del tutto esatto.It isn't totally exact.This sentence is useful for describing something that is not entirely exact using esatto.Tatoeba #4541 by Guybrush88, translation #180363 by krungthep
- Tom era l'esatto opposto.Tom was the exact opposite.This sentence shows how to use esatto to describe an opposite.Tatoeba #5742633 by Guybrush88, translation #5741201 by CM
- Dimmi il tempo più esatto.Tell me the more exact time.This sentence demonstrates requesting more exact information using esatto.Tatoeba #3139388 by Guybrush88, translation #30424 by AlanF_US
- La risposta esatta è 42.The exact answer is 42.
- Dobbiamo seguire esattamente queste istruzioni.We have to follow these instructions precisely.
- Ho appena visto il tuo film preferito, proprio quello che cercavi!I just watched your favorite movie, exactly what you were looking for!
- 8 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Alessandro and Giulia are discussing a meeting time.
- AlessandroCi vediamo alle dieci, giusto?We are meeting at ten, right?
- GiuliaSì, l'orario è esatto.Yes, the time is exact.
- AlessandroPerfetto, allora a domani.Perfect, see you tomorrow then.
- GiuliaA domani, Alessandro!See you tomorrow, Alessandro!
Sources
- Wiktionary, “exact” translations and entries esatto, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries esatto, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
