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"Ajustes" is a form of "ajustar", a transitive verb which is often translated as "to adjust". "Reparaciones" is a form of "reparación", a noun which is often translated as "repair". Learn more about the difference between "ajustes" and "reparaciones" below.
ajustar(
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)A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
1. (to fix)
a. to adjust
¿Cómo se ajusta el brillo de este televisor?How do you adjust the brightness on this television?
b. to regulate
Puedes ajustar la temperatura girando la perilla del termostato.You can regulate the temperature by turning the knob on the thermostat.
2. (to embed)
a. to fit
Ayúdame en ajustar estos cajones grandes al gabinete.Help me fit these large drawers into the the cabinet.
3. (to fasten)
a. to tighten
Ajusta la soga de la hamaca a los postes antes de usarla.Tighten the rope of the hammock to the posts before using it.
b. to fit
Ajusta la rueda de auxilio al eje antes de inflarla.Fit the spare tire to the axle before inflating it.
a. to adapt to
Tuvimos que ajustar la receta a los pocos ingredientes que teníamos.We had to adapt the recipe to the few ingredients we had.
b. to adjust to
Sally siempre ajusta su estilo al último grito de la moda.Sally always adjusts her style to the latest fashion trend.
5. (sewing)
a. to take in
Tuve que ajustar la cintura de mis jeans porque perdí peso.I had to take in the waist of my jeans because I have lost weight.
6. (to resolve)
a. to settle
Rosso juró que ajustaría cuentas con la persona que mató a su hermano.Rosso swore he would settle the score with the person who killed his brother.
7. (to decide)
a. to fix
Ajustemos una fecha para la reunión. ¿Pueden el viernes que viene?Let's fix a date for the meeting. How about next Friday?
b. to arrange
Ajustamos la boda para el año que viene para que puedan venir nuestros padres.We arranged the wedding for next year so our parents can come.
c. to agree on
Ambas partes ajustaron la suma de dinero que el demandado tendrá que pagar al demandante.Both parties agreed on the sum of money that the defendant will pay to the plaintiff.
d. to reach
China y Vietnam ajustaron un acuerdo sobre el suministro de armas y municiones.China and Vietnam reached an agreement on weapon and ammunition supplies.
e. to set
Ajustaremos pronto el calendario para presentar las solicitudes.We will soon set the timetable for submitting applications.
8. (typography)
a. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
Las láminas grabadas ya están listas para ajustar las páginas.The engravings are ready to make up the pages.
¿Qué tipo de imprenta vas a utilizar para ajustar la página?Which typeface are you going to use to compose the page?
An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g., The man sneezed.).
9. (to sit on)
ajustarse
A pronominal verb always uses a reflexive pronoun. (e.g., Te ves cansado.).
10. (to sit in)
a. to fit
Los tornillos no se ajustan bien porque el agujero es demasiado grande.The screws don't fit properly because the hole is too big.
11. (to agree)
a. to match
Si tu estilo de vida no se ajusta a tu presupuesto, pronto vas a terminar en quiebra.If your lifestyle doesn't match your budget, you're going to end up broke soon.
12. (to get used to)
a. to adapt to
Me llevó más de diez años de ajustarme a la cultura japonesa.It took me over ten years to adapt to Japanese culture.
b. to adjust
Te vas a ajustar más rápido a vivir aquí si aprendes el idioma.It will be easier for you to adjust here if you learn the language.
A reflexive verb is a verb that indicates that the subject performs an action on itself (e.g., Miguel se lava.).
la reparación(
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)A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
a. repair
Envié mi teléfono para su reparación a un centro especial porque no lo pudieron arreglar en la tienda.I sent in my telephone for repair to a special center because they couldn't fix it at the store.
a. repair
El traje tiene algunos agujeros y muchas reparaciones que son visibles.This suit has some holes and many noticeable repairs.
a. reparation
La reparación de mi imagen pública es imposible después de ese rumor.The reparation of my public image is almost impossible after that rumor.
b. redress (formal)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
Tendrás que esforzarte mucho para conseguir la reparación del sufrimiento que has causado.You will have to make quite an effort to achieve the redress of the suffering you have caused.
