Spanish Conversation · Level 71
60 words
Spanish word
ajuste
Pronunciation
IPA/aˈxuste/
Meaning
- masculine nounadjustment
Example
Necesito un ajuste en la configuración.
I need an adjustment in the settings.
More examples
¿Puedes activar el ajuste automático de la cámara?
Can you enable the camera's automatic adjustment?
Core concept
Small modification made to meet a standard or need.
Common phrases
un ajuste automático
automatic adjustment
un ajuste de precisión
precision adjustment
Similar words
cambio: Transformation of an object's state or appearance into a new one.
modificación: Modification of elements or characteristics to better suit a function.
puesta a punto: Careful fine-tuning of machinery or instruments to ensure optimal operation.
Definition in Spanish
Pequeña modificación destinada a corregir o adaptar algo a una norma, necesidad o funcionamiento apropiado.
Word origin
Derived from Spanish ajustar (from Old French ajuster from Latin iustus 'right'), with the noun denoting the act or result of making something fit or correct.
Usage tips
- Common collocations include hacer un ajuste and ajuste de temperatura or ajuste salarial to specify what is being adjusted, because ajuste by itself is often too general.