Spanish Conversation · Level 46
75 words
Spanish word
desajuste
Pronunciation
IPA/desaˈxuste/
Meaning
- masculine noundiscrepancy
Example
Hubo un desajuste en nuestras cuentas.
There was a discrepancy in our accounts.
More examples
El desajuste en el horario obligó a cancelar la reunión.
The schedule discrepancy forced the cancellation of the meeting.
Core concept
A misfit or mismatch caused by bad calibration.
Common phrases
desajuste en el horario
schedule discrepancy
desajuste en la planificación
planning discrepancy
Similar words
desviación: Deviation from a norm or expected value in a measurement or quantity.
malentendido: A misunderstanding caused by unclear communication of intent.
desequilibrio: A state of imbalance when two or more parts are not properly balanced.
incoherencia: Logical inconsistency that prevents statements or parts from fitting together.
Definition in Spanish
Indica que algo no ha sido ajustado correctamente y por ello existe una incoherencia entre elementos relacionados.
Word origin
A compound of des- (a negative prefix) and ajuste, with ajuste from the verb ajustar 'to adjust', so the word literally conveys a lack of adjustment.
Usage tips
- For abstract or numerical differences, native speakers more often use discrepancia or diferencia rather than desajuste.