Husto (en. Just)

/ˈhusto/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
adjective
Just right or appropriate.
He got the right fit for his clothing.
Nakuha niya ang hustong sukat para sa kanyang damit.
Fair price or value.
I hope we find a fair value for the car.
Sana ay makahanap tayo ng hustong halaga para sa sasakyan.
Justifiable or a rightful award.
Let’s give the just reward to the winners.
Ibigay natin ang hustong gantimpala sa mga nanalo.

Etymology

Derived from the Spanish word 'justo'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Just right
Right or perfectly adequate.
Hustong-husto

Related Words

just right
A term that describes something as truly right or adequate.
husto-husto

Slang Meanings

Correct or enough
Your answer is just right, I won’t look for anything else.
Husto na yung sagot mo, wala na akong ibang hahanapin.
Proper or right
What you did is correct, that’s deserving.
Husto yung ginawa mo, karapat-dapat yan.
A combination of 'okay' and 'right'
The price of these shoes is just right.
Husto lang ang presyo ng sapatos na ito.