Ajuste (en. Adjustment)

/aˈxuste/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Operation to adapt something to a new state or condition.

The price adjustment was necessary due to the increase in costs.

El ajuste de precios fue necesario debido al aumento de costos.

Correction or modification of a system or process.

The adjustment of the machines increased production.

El ajuste de las máquinas incrementó la producción.

verb

Modifying something to improve its functioning.

We are going to adjust the software settings.

Vamos a ajustar las configuraciones del software.

Adapting to new circumstances or requirements.

She quickly adapted to her new job.

Ella se ajustó rápidamente a su nuevo trabajo.

From Latin 'adjustare', which means 'to adapt' or 'to adjust'.

settling of accounts

Process of reconciling or settling debts or accounts.

ajuste de cuentas

price adjustment

Modification in the prices of products or services.

ajuste de precios

labor adjustment

Adaptation of labor conditions or terms.

ajuste laboral

to adjust

Making changes for something to work properly.

ajustar

to modify

Changing something in form or quality.

modificar

adaptation

Process of adapting something to new conditions.

adaptação

Adjustment of reality

When you make an adjustment of reality, it's because you are seeing the situation as it is.

Cuando haces un ajuste de la realidad, es porque estás viendo la situación tal como es.

To make an adjustment

If we are going to make an adjustment to the plan, we need to consult it first.

Si vamos a hacer un ajuste en el plan, debemos consultarlo primero.