precisar

to specify, to state precisely

verb preh-see-SAHR Less Common

Also means

to need, to require

Usage Note

Precisar has two distinct senses that can confuse learners: 'to specify/clarify' (precisó los detalles del plan) and, in formal use, 'to need/require' (se precisan fondos adicionales). The second sense is common in job advertisements and official writing. The adjective preciso means both 'precise' and 'necessary' in formal registers.

Examples

"El informe precisa los plazos de cada etapa."

Natural Translation

The report specifies the deadlines for each stage.

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