/axusˈtaɾ/
#3493 of 5,000 Core 5000
Translation
to adjust, to fit
Word origin
From Latin ad ('to') plus iustus ('just, exact, right'), via a Vulgar Latin adiustare meaning 'to bring to the right measure'.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- iustus
- English cognates
- adjust, just
Grammar
Verb type-ar regular
Examples
cinturón flojo.
I have to adjust the belt because it is loose on me.
técnico pocos .
The technician adjusted the machine in a few minutes.
presupuesto .
We must adjust the budget to what we have.
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Can you adjust the chair to my height?
sastre .
The tailor takes in the suit so that it fits perfectly.
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