Ajustes (en. Settings)

/aˈxustes/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Alterations made to improve something.

The adjustments in the project budget are necessary.

Los ajustes en el presupuesto del proyecto son necesarios.

Changes made in the work environment to optimize performance.

Adjustments were made to the work schedules to increase productivity.

Se hicieron ajustes en los horarios de trabajo para aumentar la productividad.

verb

Modify something to make it work better.

I need to adjust the settings on my phone.

Necesito ajustar la configuración de mi teléfono.

Make changes to something to adapt it to new circumstances.

We will have to adjust the initial plan to the new requirements.

Tendremos que ajustar el plan inicial a los nuevos requerimientos.

From the verb 'ajustar', which comes from the Latin 'adjustare'.

settling accounts

Modifications or analysis of accounts or balances.

ajustes de cuentas

necessary adjustments

Essential changes for improvement or continuity.

ajustes necesarios

adjustments in the system

Modifications made within a system for its optimization.

ajustes en el sistema

adjust

Modify so that something fits or works correctly.

ajustar

modify

Change something partially.

modificar

adapt

Make something fit a new use or situation.

adaptar

Make minor changes.

I am going to make some adjustments to the design before sending it.

Voy a hacer unos ajustes en el diseño antes de enviarlo.

Fix something that isn't working well.

We need to adjust the engine if we want the car to start.

Necesitamos ajustar el motor si queremos que el coche arranque.