Justo (en. Fair)

/ˈxusto/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
Acting in accordance with justice or fairness.
He is a just man who always defends the weak.
Es un hombre justo que siempre defiende a los débiles.
That is exact or precise.
She arrived just in time for the meeting.
Ella llegó justo a tiempo para la reunión.
That is considered suitable or appropriate.
The punishment was fair given the child's behavior.
El castigo fue justo dado el comportamiento del niño.

Etymology

From Latin 'justus', which means 'just, upright, equitable'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

just in time
To arrive at the precise moment.
justo a tiempo
just what I needed
Something that is exactly what was required.
justo lo que necesitaba
it's fair to say
It is appropriate or correct to say something.
es justo decir

Related Words

unjust
That which is not just.
injusto
justice
Moral principle that leads to giving everyone what is due to them.
justicia

Slang Meanings

Exactly at the right moment.
I arrived just in time for the start of the movie.
Llegué justo a tiempo para el inicio de la película.
In a precise or exact manner.
The price is exactly what I expected to pay.
El precio es justo el que esperaba pagar.