Justifica (en. Justifies)

/xustiˈfika/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To defend before others something that has been done or said.
She always justifies her decisions with logical arguments.
Ella siempre justifica sus decisiones con argumentos lógicos.
To attest as true or reasonable.
I cannot justify his behavior.
No puedo justificar su comportamiento.
To make something seem correct or acceptable.
The report justifies the need for a change in policy.
El informe justifica la necesidad de un cambio en la política.

Etymology

From Latin 'justificare', which means 'to make just'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to justify the cause
To provide reasons to support a cause or action.
justificar la causa
there is no justification
Indicates that there are no valid reasons for an action.
no hay justificación
to justify an expense
To argue that an expense is necessary or reasonable.
justificar un gasto

Related Words

justification
Action of justifying; reason or motive that supports something.
justificación
just
That acts in accordance with justice; equitable.
justo

Slang Meanings

To justify with excuses
He always has a justification ready for everything.
Siempre tiene una justificación lista para todo.
To justify someone
Sometimes we only justify what our friends do.
A veces solo justificamos lo que hacen nuestros amigos.