Today’s Spanish word of the day is “justo” in the masculine form, or “justa” in the feminine form.
It’s an adjective that can mean “fair”, “just” or “exact”, depending on context. It can also mean “tight”, as in “tight-fitting”.
Like the English word “just”, Spanish “justo” can refer to concepts of justice and fairness, for example:
- Una decisión justa – A fair decision
It can also be used to refer to things happening very recently or in the present moment, for example:
- Justo ahora – Just now
The word “justo” comes from Latin iustus, which also meant “just” or “fair”. This is also the root of several English words, including “just” and “justice.”
Example sentences
Eso no es justo.
That’s not fair.
Llegaste justo a tiempo.
You arrived just in time.
Buscamos una solución justa para todos.
We’re looking for a fair solution for everyone.
Es justo lo que necesitaba.
It’s exactly what I needed.
A veces lo justo no es lo más fácil.
Sometimes what’s fair isn’t what’s easy.
