azzeccato
The English phrase "spot on" can be translated into Italian as azzeccato.
azzeccato is used to describe something that is exact or correct. It is very common to use this word to describe a guess, a joke or a comment that is perfectly timed or accurate.
Meaning: exact or correct (adj)
Which one should you use?
While azzeccato is the standard adjective, you may use the phrase In pieno nel segno to express the idea of being "right on target". Additionally, if you wish to use a verb phrase to say someone "hit the nail on the head" or was "spot on" with an assessment, you can use centrare in pieno.
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective must agree in gender with the noun it modifies, so use the feminine form azzeccata for feminine nouns.
Did you know?
- In certain Italian dialects, azzeccare can also mean to 'hit' someone or something physically, moving from a figurative 'hit the mark' to a literal physical strike.
- The word azzeccato is frequently used in Italian cinema and literature to describe a 'perfect' casting choice for an actor, referring to a role that fits a person's personality exactly.
- While azzeccato means 'spot on', the verb azzeccare is often used in the negative to describe someone who is chronically unlucky or always misses the mark.
Examples in context
- La tua risposta è esattaYour answer is spot on
- Ha colpito in pieno l'obiettivoHe/she hit the target spot on
- Hai capito proprio cosìYou got it spot on
- Hai risposto giusto in pienoYou answered spot on
- Il tuo commento era azzeccato.Your comment was spot on.
Example conversation
Francesco and Giulia are discussing a solution to a problem.
- FrancescoSecondo me, questa è la soluzione.In my opinion, this is the solution.
- GiuliaSì, Francesco, è un ragionamento azzeccato.Yes, Francesco, it is spot on reasoning.
- FrancescoMeno male che abbiamo trovato la risposta.Thank goodness we found the answer.
- GiuliaHai fatto un ottimo lavoro.You did a great job.
