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"Justo" is a form of "justo", an adjective which is often translated as "fair". "Necesario" is an adjective which is often translated as "necessary". Learn more about the difference between "justo" and "necesario" below.
justo(
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An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
adjective
a. fair
No es justo; ¡siempre le das más comida a mi hermanito!It's not fair; you always give my little brother more food!
b. just
El juez tomó una decisión justa.The judge made a just decision.
a. exact
¿Cuál es el precio justo de este coche?What is the exact price of this car?
b. right
Si no usas el tamaño justo, el plato no cabrá en el horno.If you don't use the right size, the dish won't fit in the oven.
a. tight
Con ese pantalón justo te ves como un matador.You look like a matador with those tight pants.
b. adjusted
¿Todos los tornillos ya están justos?Are all the screws adjusted?
a. just enough
Tenemos el dinero justo para pagar la renta.We have just enough money to pay our rent.
An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or other adverbs (e.g., to run quickly, very tired).
adverb
a. just
Justo acabamos de llegar.We have just arrived.
b. right
Llegaste justo a tiempo para cenar.You arrived right on time for dinner.
a. just
Mis padres viven justo desde que mi papá perdió su trabajo.My parents just get by since my dad lost his job.
los justos, las justas
A plural noun indicates that there is more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
plural noun
a. righteous
¿Cómo va ese dicho acerca de los justos y la prosperidad?How does that saying about the righteous and prosperity go?
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necesario(
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ryoh
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An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
adjective
a. necessary
La paciencia es una cualidad necesaria cuando uno pesca.Patience is a necessary quality when you are fishing.
a. inevitable
Mi enfermedad significó que cancelar la vacación fuera necesario.My illness meant that canceling the vacation was inevitable.
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