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"Ajusto" is a form of "ajustar", a transitive verb which is often translated as "to adjust". "Ajuste" is a form of "ajuste", a noun which is often translated as "adjustment". Learn more about the difference between "ajusto" and "ajuste" 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.).
el ajuste(
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)A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
1. (adaptation)
a. adjustment
Su proceso de ajuste a la vida en Suecia fue rápido porque ya conocía el idioma.Her process of adjustment to life in Sweden was fast as she already spoke the language.
2. (setting)
a. fixing
La carnicería tuvo que cerrar después del ajuste de precios del gobierno.The butcher shop had to close after the government's fixing of the prices.
b. settlement
Continúan las negociaciones sobre el ajuste de impuestos.Negotiations for the tax settlement are ongoing.
3. (coupling)
a. fitting
El mecanismo se trabará si el ajuste no está aceitado.The mechanism will jam if the fitting is not lubricated.
4. (typography)
a. makeup
José comenzó a ordenar los caracteres de imprenta para realizar el ajuste de la primera página.Jose began arranging the types for the makeup of the first page.
b. composition
Luego del ajuste, se la coloca en una prensa y se la pinta con tinta.After the composition, it is placed on a press and gets inked.
5. (transfer)
a. redeployment
Se llevó acabo un ajuste de plantilla, y 22 empleados quedaron cesantes.A redeployment of labor was carried out, and 22 employees were laid off.
a. setting
Puedes cambiar el idioma en tu dispositivo en Ajustes.You can change the language on your device in Settings.
