justo
adjective, adverb
1. fair, just
acting with justice
Common combinations
- un juez justo — a fair judge
- una decisión justa — a fair decision
- un precio justo — a fair price
- El juez fue justo con todos.The judge was fair to everyone.
- Es justo pagar por el trabajo.It is fair to pay for the work.
- No me parece justo castigar al niño.It doesn't seem fair to punish the child.
2. right, exact, appropriate
exactly suitable in size, amount, or time
Common combinations
- el momento justo — the right moment
- la cantidad justa — the right amount
- el tamaño justo — the right size
- Este es el momento justo para salir.This is the right time to leave.
- Necesito la cantidad justa de agua.I need the right amount of water.
- La llave tiene el tamaño justo.The key is exactly the right size.
3. tight, close-fitting
too tight in size
Common combinations
- pantalón justo — tight trousers
- camisa justa — a tight shirt
- zapato justo — a tight shoe
- Este pantalón me queda justo.These trousers are tight on me.
- La camisa está un poco justa en los hombros.The shirt is a little tight at the shoulders.
- El zapato me queda justo.The shoe is tight on me.
4. just, exactly, right
precisely or immediately
Common combinations
- justo a tiempo — just in time
- justo después — just after
- justo aquí — right here
- Llegamos justo a tiempo.We arrived just in time.
- Salió justo después de mí.He left just after me.
- Eso es justo lo que necesito.That is exactly what I need.
Phrases with this word
justo a tiempoen su justo puntojusto lo contrario