What does justo in Spanish mean?

What is the meaning of the word justo in Spanish? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use justo in Spanish.

The word justo in Spanish means fair, fair, right, tight, tight-fitting, just, exactly, the just, the righteous, the right thing, be pressed for cash, be strapped for cash, be short on cash, be short on time, be pressed on time, just in time, just now, just after, right after, immediately after, exactly because of that, just enough to make ends meet, what is necessary, the minimum necessary, fair price, reasonable price. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word justo

fair

adjetivo (acorde con la justicia) (just)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
La empresa hizo un reparto justo de utilidades entre sus empleados.
The company carried out a fair distribution of profits among its employees.

fair

adjetivo (persona: imparcial) (impartial)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
Un maestro justo da el mismo trato a todos sus alumnos.
A fair teacher treats all students equally.

right

adjetivo (exacto, preciso) (precise)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
El tornillo debe tener el tamaño justo para encajar en la tuerca.
The bolt must be the right size to fit the nut.

tight, tight-fitting

adjetivo (ropa: apretada, ceñida) (clothing: close-fitting)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
Necesito la talla siguiente, este suéter me queda muy justo.
I need the size up. This jumper is very tight on me.

just, exactly

adverbio (justamente, precisamente) (at the precise moment)

(adverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very rare," "happening now," "fall down.")
Justo cuando había decidido ponerme a dieta me regalaron una caja de chocolates.
Just when I decided to go on a diet, I was given a box of chocolates.

the just, the righteous

locución nominal masculina (acorde a la ley de Dios) (who obey God's Law)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
El justo obedece la ley de Dios, el pecador transgrede las leyes divinas.
The righteous obey the word of God. Sinners disregard the divine laws.

the right thing

locución pronominal (lo que debe ser)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")
Lo justo sería que repararan la nevera sin cobrarnos nada.
ⓘEsta oración no es una traducción de la original. It's only fair that he met someone nice.

be pressed for cash, be strapped for cash, be short on cash

locución verbal (no tener recursos)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")
Este mes hubo poco trabajo y ando un poco apurado de dinero.
There hasn't been much work this month and I'm a bit strapped for cash.

be short on time, be pressed on time

locución verbal (estar corto de tiempo)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")
Date prisa, que vamos justos de tiempo para tomar el tren.
Get a move on, we're short on time to catch the train.

just in time

locución adverbial (en el momento oportuno)

(adverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very rare," "happening now," "fall down.")
Martín llegó justo a tiempo para ver el partido.
ⓘEsta oración no es una traducción de la original. Cynthia arrived at the airport just in time to catch the next flight to Buenos Aires.

just now

locución adverbial (en este momento)

(adverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very rare," "happening now," "fall down.")
Justo ahora que no tengo paraguas empieza a llover.
Just now that I don't have an umbrella it starts to rain.

just after, right after, immediately after

(en seguida)

(adverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very rare," "happening now," "fall down.")
La reunión empieza justo después del almuerzo.
The meeting begins just after (or: right after) lunch.

exactly because of that

locución adverbial (enfático: efecto)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")
Justo por eso estoy enfadado.
I'm mad exactly because of that.

just enough to make ends meet

expresión (lo mínimo necesario)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")
Vivían con lo justo para no morir.
They lived on just enough not to die.

what is necessary, the minimum necessary

expresión (lo necesario)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")
Sólo quiero trabajar lo justo y necesario, no más.

fair price, reasonable price

nombre masculino (acorde al valor real)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Vendedor y comprador acordaron un precio justo.

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