في 15 ثانية
- Use it to say 'Exactly' or 'Spot on'.
- Works in both formal and informal settings.
- Perfect for confirming facts or agreeing with opinions.
المعنى
It is the perfect way to say 'Exactly!' or 'That's right!' when you agree 100% with what someone just said.
أمثلة رئيسية
3 من 6Confirming a time with a colleague
— A reunião é às 14h? — Exato.
— Is the meeting at 2 PM? — Exactly.
Agreeing with a friend's restaurant choice
— Esse lugar tem a melhor pizza da cidade. — Exato!
— This place has the best pizza in town. — Exactly!
Texting about a plan
Exato! Nos vemos lá fora.
Exactly! See you outside.
خلفية ثقافية
The word reflects the Mediterranean and Latin love for lively discussion and validation. It became a staple of modern Portuguese because it bridges the gap between formal logic and everyday enthusiasm. In Brazil, it is often delivered with a sharp nod of the head to emphasize the 'click' of agreement.
The Pronunciation Secret
In Brazil, the 'x' sounds like a 'z'. Say 'eh-ZAH-too'. If you pronounce it with a 'sh' sound, people will still understand, but 'z' is the native way.
Don't Overuse It
If you say 'Exato' after every single sentence someone says, you might sound like a robot or someone who isn't really listening.
في 15 ثانية
- Use it to say 'Exactly' or 'Spot on'.
- Works in both formal and informal settings.
- Perfect for confirming facts or agreeing with opinions.
What It Means
Exato is your go-to word for total agreement. It is short, sharp, and very satisfying to say. Think of it as the verbal equivalent of a high-five. You are telling the other person they hit the nail on the head. It is not just a 'yes.' It is a 'yes, and you are perfectly right.'
How To Use It
You use it as a standalone reaction. You do not need a long sentence. When someone makes a point you like, just drop an Exato! into the conversation. You can also use it to confirm a specific detail. If someone asks, 'Is the meeting at five?' you say Exato. It sounds confident and clear. It is like the 'Correct' button on a game show.
When To Use It
Use it everywhere. It works at a fancy dinner or a loud bar. Use it when a friend finally understands your complicated coffee order. Use it in a business meeting to show you are following the logic. It is great for texting too. A quick Exato! saves you from typing a whole paragraph of agreement. It shows you are engaged and listening.
When NOT To Use It
Do not use it if you are only halfway sure. If you say Exato and then change your mind, you will look a bit confused. Also, avoid using it if someone is sharing sad news. If a friend says, 'Life is just hard sometimes,' saying Exato! might sound a bit too enthusiastic. In those cases, a soft Pois é is much better. Don't be the person who agrees too loudly with a tragedy.
Cultural Background
Portuguese speakers love to show they are paying attention. We use a lot of 'active listening' sounds. Exato is the king of these sounds. It comes from the Latin 'exactus,' meaning precise. In Brazil and Portugal, being precise is valued in debate. Using this word makes you sound sharp and intellectually present. It is a very 'clean' word with no hidden slang baggage.
Common Variations
You will often hear Exatamente. It is just the longer version, like 'Exactly' versus 'Exact.' Some people say Isso, exato! to add more flavor. In casual settings, you might hear Isso mesmo!. But Exato remains the classic choice. It is the little black dress of Portuguese vocabulary. It never goes out of style and fits every occasion.
ملاحظات الاستخدام
The phrase is incredibly versatile and safe for beginners. It carries a neutral to slightly professional tone but is perfectly at home in a casual chat.
The Pronunciation Secret
In Brazil, the 'x' sounds like a 'z'. Say 'eh-ZAH-too'. If you pronounce it with a 'sh' sound, people will still understand, but 'z' is the native way.
Don't Overuse It
If you say 'Exato' after every single sentence someone says, you might sound like a robot or someone who isn't really listening.
The 'Exatamente' Upgrade
If you want to sound extra fancy or emphatic, use the longer version 'Exatamente'. It adds a bit of rhythmic flair to your speech.
أمثلة
6— A reunião é às 14h? — Exato.
— Is the meeting at 2 PM? — Exactly.
Short and professional confirmation of a fact.
— Esse lugar tem a melhor pizza da cidade. — Exato!
— This place has the best pizza in town. — Exactly!
Shows enthusiastic agreement on a shared opinion.
Exato! Nos vemos lá fora.
Exactly! See you outside.
Commonly used in messaging to wrap up a plan.
Exato, a resposta está correta.
Exactly, the answer is correct.
Used to validate a correct statement in an academic setting.
— Então você esqueceu as chaves de novo? — Exato...
— So you forgot the keys again? — Exactly...
Used here with a bit of irony or self-deprecation.
— Eu sinto que ninguém me entende. — Exato, eu sei como é.
— I feel like no one understands me. — Exactly, I know how it is.
Used to show empathy and shared experience.
اختبر نفسك
Choose the best response to confirm someone's correct guess.
— Você quis dizer que o filme foi chato? — ___, foi isso mesmo!
The speaker is confirming that the other person correctly understood their opinion.
Which word fits a professional confirmation of a schedule?
— O relatório deve ser entregue amanhã? — ___, até o meio-dia.
Exato is perfect for confirming deadlines and professional details.
🎉 النتيجة: /2
وسائل تعلم بصرية
Formality Spectrum of 'Exato!'
Used with friends and family.
Exato! Com certeza!
The sweet spot for this phrase.
Exato.
Used in offices or with strangers.
Sim, exato.
Where to use Exato!
Business Meeting
Confirming a strategy.
Coffee Shop
Confirming your order.
Reacting to a meme.
Classroom
Answering a question.
بنك التمارين
2 تمارين— Você quis dizer que o filme foi chato? — ___, foi isso mesmo!
The speaker is confirming that the other person correctly understood their opinion.
— O relatório deve ser entregue amanhã? — ___, até o meio-dia.
Exato is perfect for confirming deadlines and professional details.
🎉 النتيجة: /2
الأسئلة الشائعة
10 أسئلةIt means 'Exactly' or 'Correct.' It is used to show total agreement with a statement or to confirm a fact.
It is neutral. You can use it with your boss or your best friend without changing the word at all.
The 'x' in exato is pronounced like a 'z' in English. It sounds like 'eh-ZAH-too'.
Yes, it is very common in texts! It is a quick way to say 'I agree' without typing much.
They mean the same thing. Exatamente is just the adverb form ('Exactly'), while Exato is the adjective ('Exact') used as an exclamation.
Yes, if the answer is a definitive 'Yes.' For example: 'Are you coming?' 'Exato!'
Not exactly, but people might say Isso! or Pode crer (in Brazil) for a more street-style version of agreement.
Yes, it is used in all Portuguese-speaking countries, though the accent will differ slightly.
Yes, if someone says something obvious, you can say Exato... with a roll of the eyes to mean 'No kidding.'
A common mistake is using it for 'Right?' as a question. For that, use Certo? or Né? instead.
عبارات ذات صلة
Com certeza
For sure / Definitely
Isso mesmo
That's it / Exactly that
Com certeza
Certainly
Pois é
That's true / Tell me about it (often for shared complaints)
