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/ˈxusto/

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Translation

fair, just, exactly

Word origin

From Latin iustus ('just, lawful, fair'), from ius, iuris ('law, right').

Origin
Latin
Root
iustus
English cognates
just, justice

Examples

sueldo.

It is not fair that he works more hours for the same pay.

Llegué .

I arrived just in time for the flight.

honesto.

He is a fair and honest man.

llamarte sonó .

I was just about to ring you when your message came through.

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I found it exactly where you said it would be.

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