Confusing English Words Challenge - New Edition 5

Question

Just

Algunas palabras en inglés pueden crear confusión para los principiantes.

Some words in English can be confusing for learners.

This one is to practice the following word: JU S T (adverb or adjective)

Both native Spanish and English speakers may answer - but write both Spanish and English sentences.

I would appreciate some help in checking the Spanish sentences.

Agradecería una cierta ayuda en la comprobación de las oraciones españolas.

I will "accept" the best effort after about a week

Every attempt will get a vote.

NOTE - we would normally need 2 sentences, one in each language for each use of this word .

Example:

It’s just what I need.

Es justo lo que necesito.

Pictures may help to explain the meanings.

I wonder how many meanings / uses we can find.

Futher explanation as to the different meanings / uses may be given.

Please do not suggest new words - but pictures are welcome.

This is the previous challenge

Good one mate , just got me before bed time. - ray76, Nov 27, 2012

I just ahve to have a bath first, Ian, otherwise I can't do it justice. - annierats, Nov 30, 2012

:) - ian-hill, Dec 2, 2012

Thanks Ian ... !!:). - shish75, Dec 3, 2012

Answer 1

If you can't feed a hundred people, then feed just one. (Mother Teresa).

Si usted no puede alimentar a cien personas, luego alimenta justo un.

"...personas, entonces alimente solo a una" ;) - Cordobesa, Nov 27, 2012

:) - ian-hill, Nov 28, 2012

¿por que no alimentas tanto que puedes? - Ansionnach, Nov 30, 2012

Answer 2

I just finished reading my book.

Acabo de terminar de leer mi libro.

un gran libro eso :) - ian-hill, Nov 27, 2012

Sí, era un gran libro, y además, un libro grande :)) - Cordobesa, Nov 27, 2012

It must have been "War & Peace". - katydew, Nov 27, 2012

The 'cuaderno' in which Cordy saves all of our mistakes! :-) - mcl020, Nov 27, 2012

Jeje, eso no es nada comparado con el cuaderno que tengo para mis errores!!! :)))) - Cordobesa, Nov 27, 2012

Answer 3

I would swim across the ocean just to prove my love to you.

Me gustaría nadaría a través del océano sólo para demostrarte mi amor a ti.

Nadaría a través del océano sólo para demostrarte mi amor. - francobollo, Nov 27, 2012

Gracias Franco! - rac1, Nov 27, 2012

:) - ian-hill, Nov 27, 2012

Then I shall give you a vote mi amor. - ray76, Nov 27, 2012

Gracias amigo : ) - rac1, Nov 27, 2012

Buena idea :) - Fidalgo, Dec 2, 2012

Answer 4

Espero que pueda encontrar precisamente el pantalón que quiero.

I hope I can find just the right pair of pants.

:) - ian-hill, Nov 27, 2012

Where do you get these images. They never fail to entertain me. - katydew, Nov 27, 2012

Which side does he dress ? I like his tailor. - ray76, Nov 27, 2012

Answer 5

Espero que el juez declare un veredicto justo.

I hope the judge will declare a just verdict.

declare (perfect place for the subjunctive) - francobollo, Nov 27, 2012

:) - ian-hill, Nov 27, 2012

Thanks franco and ian ;-) - mcl020, Nov 27, 2012

And yes, of course, it should have been a subjunctive as it is still unsure whether this action will ever take place, I just hope so! - mcl020, Nov 27, 2012

Answer 6

Thankfully, help arrived just in time.

Gracias a Dios, que la ayuda llegó al último momento .

:) - ian-hill, Dec 2, 2012

que la ayuda llegó - francobollo, Dec 2, 2012

Thank you! - annierats, Dec 2, 2012

Answer 7

Meaning: within a brief preceding time; but a moment before

The sun just came out for a few minutes.
El sol sólo salió por unos minutos.

:-) - francobollo, Nov 27, 2012

:) - ian-hill, Nov 27, 2012

Answer 8

Just because you learned of this information first does not mean you should keep it to yourself.

El solo hecho de que te hayas enterado primero, no significa que tengas que reservarte la información.

:) - ian-hill, Nov 26, 2012

Answer 9

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I just completed my congratulatory gift for Sir Ian Hil's 100 K.

Acabé de completar mi regalo de felicitación para los 100 K de Sir Ian.

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:) - ian-hill, Dec 2, 2012

Answer 10

Siempre me gusta ir al cine justo a tiempo

para ver la película principal .

I always like to go the the cinema

just in time to see the main movie .

:) - ian-hill, Nov 27, 2012

"Siempre me gusta ir al cine justo..." :)) - Cordobesa, Nov 29, 2012

Thank you Cordobesa, my silly mistakes again. - ray76, Nov 29, 2012

Answer 11

I just want to thank you for all you have done for me.

Solo, quiero dar gracias para todo que me has hecho.

With corrections: Sólo quiero darte las gracias por todo lo que has hecho por mí.

Thanks Katy - I would write " Sólo quiero darte las gracias por todo lo que has hecho por mí." - ian-hill, Nov 26, 2012

This is also often said in prayers. - katydew, Nov 26, 2012

Bravo Ian and Katy! - francobollo, Nov 26, 2012

:) - ian-hill, Nov 26, 2012

Awwww Katy!!! - geofc, Nov 26, 2012

Answer 12

Using your sentence, I would say:

It's just what I need. Es exactamente lo que necesito (yo). Here I would add the (yo) for emphasis.

Ok gringojrf - I hope a native speaker will comment too. - ian-hill, Nov 26, 2012

Perfect! - francobollo, Nov 26, 2012

Gracias Franco - ian-hill, Nov 26, 2012

Answer 13

Haven't you ever read the 'Just so' stories by Rudyard Kipling?

¿ No has leído nunca los cuentos ' Practicalmente perfecto..' por Rudyard Kipling?

I don't know what they are actually called, I will look it up later, I'm cooking supper. - annierats, Dec 2, 2012

:) - Fidalgo, Dec 2, 2012

:) - ian-hill, Dec 2, 2012

Answer 14

The decision was fast, but was it just?

La decisión fue rapido, ¿pero lo fue justo?

rápida / justa - francobollo, Dec 2, 2012

:) - ian-hill, Dec 2, 2012

Good one. - annierats, Dec 2, 2012

Answer 15

Just what are you talking about?

Que está hablando sobre exactemente?

¿Justo de qué habla? - francobollo, Dec 2, 2012

:) - ian-hill, Dec 2, 2012