Justos (en. Righteous)

/ˈxustos/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
That acts with justice.
It is fair that everyone has the same opportunities.
Es justo que todos tengan las mismas oportunidades.
That is appropriate or correct in specific circumstances.
The decision was fair and reasonable.
La decisión fue justa y razonable.
Exactly suitable or precise.
Her responses were just what we needed.
Sus respuestas fueron justo lo que necesitábamos.

Etymology

From Latin 'justus', meaning just or upright.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to do what is right
To act in a fair or equitable manner.
hacer lo justo
to be just
To be a person who treats everyone equally.
ser justo
right on time
To arrive or do something at the exact moment.
justo a tiempo

Related Words

justice
Moral principle that drives giving everyone their due.
justicia
just
Adjective that refers to something that is correct.
justo

Slang Meanings

Just at the right moment.
I arrived just when the movie was starting.
Llegué justo cuando empezaba la película.
Verb that refers to being in agreement.
We are just on this decision; everyone agrees!
Estamos justos en esta decisión, ¡todos están de acuerdo!