Ajustar (en. Adjust)

/a.xus.'taɾ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

verb

To modify something so that it fits or adapts to a specific place or context.

I need to adjust the size of this dress.

Necesito ajustar el tamaño de este vestido.

To correct or change something to improve its functioning.

I’m going to adjust the camera settings to get better photos.

Voy a ajustar la configuración de la cámara para obtener mejores fotos.

To adapt or accommodate something according to certain conditions.

She adjusted her schedule to be able to attend the meeting.

Ella ajustó su horario para poder asistir a la reunión.

To make something comply with a standard or rule.

The engineer had to adjust the building plans.

El ingeniero tuvo que ajustar los planos de la construcción.

From Latin 'ad-iustare', which means 'to make just' or 'to put in justice'.

settle accounts

To resolve or regularize a situation of debts or commitments.

ajustar cuentas

tighten the belt

To reduce expenses or contain costs.

ajustar el cinturón

tighten the nuts

To make drastic changes to improve a situation.

ajustar las tuercas

adjustment

Action of adjusting; modification to achieve a balance.

ajuste

adjuster

Person who adjusts or modifies something.

ajustador

adjustment

Action of adjusting in the context of making corrections.

ajustición

To adjust in mechanic slang means to make repairs or modifications to a vehicle.

I'm going to adjust the engine so that it runs better.

Voy a ajustar el motor para que funcione mejor.

In the financial field, to adjust can refer to balancing a budget.

This month we need to adjust expenses.

Este mes necesitamos ajustar los gastos.