Sólojusto (en. Justjust)

/ˈsolo ˈxusto/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Indicates that something is fair and suitable in its right measure.
The gift was onlyjust for the occasion.
El regalo fue sólojusto para la ocasión.
Used to describe an action that is appropriate according to the context.
Your response was onlyjust what we needed.
Tu respuesta fue sólojusto lo que necesitábamos.
adjective
Qualifies something that meets fair expectations.
The treatment was onlyjust as promised.
El tratamiento fue sólojusto como lo había prometido.
Refers to an amount or degree considered acceptable.
The effort was onlyjust to complete the task.
El esfuerzo fue sólojusto para completar la tarea.

Etymology

Formed by the combination of 'only' which means 'merely' and 'just' which means 'suitable or fair.'

Common Phrases and Expressions

onlyjust in time
Indicates that something has been done exactly at the necessary moment.
sólojusto a tiempo
onlyjust what I need
Refers to something that is exactly what is required without excess.
sólojusto lo que necesito
onlyjust for you
Expresses that something is considered appropriate for a specific person.
sólojusto para ti

Related Words

only
Indicates exclusivity or limitation.
sólo
just
Refers to something that is fair, suitable, or equitable.
justo

Slang Meanings

It is used to emphasize that something is exactly what was expected.
That criticism was onlyjust for what he did.
Esa crítica fue sólojusto para lo que hizo.
It serves to indicate that a situation is exactly as desired.
The weather today is onlyjust for a picnic.
El clima hoy es sólojusto para un picnic.