Spanish Conversation · Level 118
59 words
Spanish word
justificación
Pronunciation
IPA/xustifikaˈθjon/
Meaning
- feminine nounreason
Example
¿Cuál es la justificación para esta decisión?
What is the reason for this decision?
More examples
No hay justificación para eso.
There is no justification for that.
Core concept
A stated reason offered to defend or justify an action or decision.
Common phrases
pedir una justificación
ask for a justification
dar una justificación
give a justification
sin justificación
without justification
Similar words
razón: Explanation that shows why something is the case, a general explanatory basis.
motivo: Inner motive or personal cause that prompts an action or decision.
explicación: Clear account that makes a situation or idea understandable.
causa: Direct cause or factor that produces an event or outcome.
Definition in Spanish
Motivo o explicación que sirve para defender o justificar una acción, decisión o postura.
Word origin
The Spanish word justificación comes from medieval Latin justificatio, from Latin justus 'just' plus facere 'to make', and it names an explanation that presents an action as just.
Usage tips
- Primarily a formal or written word, often used in official explanations, while in everyday speech speakers usually prefer motivo, excusa or a causal clause like 'es que' or 'porque'.
Other meanings
- defensenoun
- excusenoun
- justificationnoun
Related words
- justificarjustifyverb
- justificablejustifiableadjective
- justificantesupporting documentnoun