Justificar (en. Justify)

/xus.ti.fiˈkaɾ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

verb

Provide reasons or evidence that validate an opinion, action, or belief.

The lawyer needs to justify his argument before the judge.

El abogado necesita justificar su argumento ante el juez.

Defend or explain an action so that it is considered valid.

He could not justify his inappropriate behavior at the meeting.

No pudo justificar su conducta inapropiada en la reunión.

Adjust something so that it has an appropriate or logical meaning.

He tried to justify his decision to change jobs.

Intentó justificar su decisión de cambiar de trabajo.

Ensure that certain criteria or standards are met.

It is important to justify expenses in a financial report.

Es importante justificar los gastos en un informe financiero.

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

justify existence

Provide reasons to demonstrate that something is necessary or valid.

justificar la existencia

justify expenses

Demonstrate that the expenses incurred are necessary and properly supported.

justificar gastos

there is no justification

There are no reasons that support or validate a statement or action.

no hay justificación

justification

Action of justifying or reason given to support an action.

justificación

just

That behaves equitably or is based on morality.

justo

justly

In a just or precise manner.

justamente

To make excuses

He always has to justify with excuses why he arrived late.

Siempre tiene que justificar con excusas por qué llegó tarde.

To build a defense

You have to justify your position if you want to be taken seriously.

Tienes que justificar tu posición si quieres que te tomen en serio.