Adjective
/ a.θeɾˈta.ðo /
The word "acertado" is used in the Spanish language to describe something that is correct, accurate, or appropriate. It is often used to refer to decisions, answers, or actions that are considered to be right or well-judged. The term is commonly used in both written and oral contexts, though it may appear more frequently in formal or written language.
La respuesta que diste fue muy acertada.
(The answer you gave was very correct.)
Es un juicio acertado sobre la situación.
(It is an accurate judgment about the situation.)
Tomaste una decisión acertada al elegir esa opción.
(You made a right decision by choosing that option.)
While "acertado" does not form a large number of idiomatic expressions on its own, it can be part of phrases that convey correctness or accuracy. Here are some idiomatic expressions that include the word:
Hiciste un acierto en tu respuesta final.
(You made a correct choice in your final answer.)
Todo acierto
Su elección fue todo un acierto.
(His choice was a total success.)
Acertar en el blanco
A veces es difícil acertar en el blanco con las decisiones.
(Sometimes it's hard to hit the mark with decisions.)
Estar acertado
Ella siempre está acertada con sus predicciones.
(She is always accurate with her predictions.)
Acertar de pleno
Acertaste de pleno con tu análisis de la situación.
(You hit the nail on the head with your analysis of the situation.)
Nada acertado
The word "acertado" comes from the verb "acertar," which means "to hit upon," "to guess," or "to find out." The root of "acertar" can be traced back to the Latin "adcertare," which means to strengthen or confirm.
Synonyms: - Correcto (Correct) - Preciso (Precise) - Justo (Just)
Antonyms: - Incorrecto (Incorrect) - Erróneo (Erroneous) - Inexacto (Inexact)