ajustado

Definition & meaning

The word ajustado is an adjective that can have several meanings depending on the context:

1. Tight or fitted: It refers to clothing or an object that fits closely to the body or fits exactly within a space without leaving extra room.
2. Adjusted or regulated: It refers to something that has been modified or set to a correct standard, position, or value.
3. Strict or precise: It can describe a budget, a price, or a time frame that is very limited, leaving no margin for error or excess.
4. Balanced or fair: In certain contexts, it can describe an account or a situation that has been settled or balanced correctly.

Grammar & Word origin

• Grammar: It is the past participle of the verb ajustar ↗, acting as an adjective. It must agree in gender and number with the noun it describes (e.g., ajustada, ajustados, ajustadas).
• Origin: It comes from the prefix a- (towards/to) and the noun juste (from the Latin iustus, meaning just or right). Historically, it means to bring something to a state of "justice" or exactness.

Synonyms & antonyms

Synonyms:

• Ceñido ↗: Used primarily for tight-fitting clothing.
• Estrecho ↗: Indicates something narrow or tight.
• Regulado ↗: Used when something has been set or calibrated.
• Preciso ↗: Used when referring to exact or strict measurements or budgets.
• Apretado ↗: Often used for things that are packed or squeezed tightly.

Antonyms:

• Holgado ↗: Describes clothing or spaces that are loose or baggy.
• Ancho ↗: Meaning wide or loose.
• Desajustado ↗: Meaning out of order, misaligned, or not adjusted.
• Suelto ↗: Meaning loose or not restricted.