Justamente (en. Fairly)
/xus.ta.men.te/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
adverb
Indicates that something is precise or correct.
He arrived just at the agreed time.
Él llegó justamente a la hora acordada.
It is used to emphasize a specific point.
That's exactly what I wanted to tell you.
Justamente eso quería decirte.
It is used to express that something is fair or appropriate.
Just the answer I needed.
Justamente la respuesta que necesitaba.
Etymology
From Latin 'iustamente', meaning 'in a just manner'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
right on time
Exactly at the required moment.
justamente a tiempo
that's exactly why
Precisely for that reason.
justamente por eso
just what I needed
The exact thing I required.
justamente lo que necesitaba
Related Words
just
That complies with what is correct or appropriate.
justo
justice
Moral principle that determines rightness or fairness.
justicia
Slang Meanings
In the context of something precise or accurate.
That was just, precisely!
Eso fue justo, ¡justamente!
Refers to something that happens at the right moment.
You arrived at the party just when it started.
Llegaste a la fiesta justamente cuando comenzaba.