How to Say “Right On” in Spanish

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exacto
/eɡˈsaɡto/
In Spanish, 'right on' is expressed as exacto.
exacto is used to agree completely with what someone has just said. While exacto means 'exactly' or 'right on', it is more focused on precision than the English slang 'right on' which can also imply enthusiasm or approval.

Is it said differently in some regions?

In Spain, the expression Vale is commonly used to mean 'okay' or 'right'.

How does it change in a sentence?

The form changes to the feminine exacta if you are agreeing with a feminine noun or concept. The form changes to the masculine plural exactos if you are agreeing with a masculine plural noun or concept.

How do you pronounce it?

/eɡˈsaɡto/

Did you know?

  • The word exacto is derived from the Latin exāctus, which originally meant 'driven out' or 'completed'.
  • While exacto confirms precision, Spanish speakers might use así es to convey the enthusiastic 'right on' sentiment that involves total agreement with a philosophy or opinion.
  • In Spanish, the term exacto is often used as a standalone interjection to signal agreement, whereas in English, the word 'exact' is almost exclusively used as an adjective.

Examples in context

  • ¡Claro que sí! ¡Eso suena increíble!
    Right on! That sounds amazing!
  • ¡Exacto! Eso es lo que quería decir.
    Right on! That is what I wanted to say.
  • Exacto, eso es lo que quería decir.
    Right on, that is exactly what I meant to say.
  • Exacto, no hay otra forma de verlo.
    Right on, there is no other way to see it.
  • ¡Exacto! Tu análisis es perfecto.
    Right on! Your analysis is perfect.

Example conversation

Two colleagues are discussing a new project strategy in the office.

  1. Javier

    Si trabajamos en equipo, terminaremos mucho más rápido.
    If we work as a team, we will finish much faster.
  2. Elena

    Exacto, la colaboración es la clave de este proyecto.
    Right on, collaboration is the key to this project.
  3. Javier

    Me alegra que estés de acuerdo conmigo, Elena.
    I am glad you agree with me, Elena.
  4. Elena

    Claro que sí, Javier.
    Of course, Javier.

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