justo

fair

adjective HOOS-toh Less Common

Origin: From Latin iustus.

Also means

just

Usage Note

Justo means fair or just as an adjective (un precio justo = a fair price) and also 'exactly' or 'just' as an adverb (justo a tiempo = just in time). As a false friend, it does not mean 'just' in the sense of 'simply'; use solo or simplemente for that. Justo can also describe a tight fit (estos zapatos están justos).

Examples

"El árbitro tomó una decisión justa."

Natural Translation

The referee made a fair decision.

Literal Translation

The referee took a decision fair

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