ajustar

to adjust

verb ah-hoos-TAHR Less Common

Also means

to tighten

Usage Note

Ajustar covers physical tightening (ajustar un tornillo = to tighten a screw), fitting (ajustar la ropa = to tailor clothes), and figurative adaptation (ajustar el presupuesto = to adjust the budget). The reflexive ajustarse a means 'to conform to' or 'to comply with' (ajustarse a las normas). Note the j is pronounced like a strong English h.

Examples

"Hay que ajustar el cinturón de seguridad bien."

Natural Translation

You need to fasten the seatbelt properly.

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