unfair
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"Unfair" is an adjective which is often translated as "injusto", and "fair" is an adjective which is often translated as "justo". Learn more about the difference between "unfair" and "fair" below.

unfair(

uhn

fehr

)

An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).

adjective

1. (not just)

a. injusto

The students thought that the grades the teacher gave them were unfair.Los estudiantes consideraron que las calificaciones que les puso la maestra eran injustas.

b. desleal (competition)

Unfair competition is affecting honest companies.La competencia desleal está afectando a empresas honradas.

fair(

fehr

)

An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).

adjective

1. (just)

a. justo

It's not fair! You gave him more than me!¡No es justo! ¡Le diste más a él que a mí!

b. imparcial

The accused has the right to a fair trial.El acusado tiene derecho a un juicio imparcial.

c. equitativo (deal)

Two pigs for two sheep seems like a fair exchange to me.Dos cerdos por dos ovejas me parece un intercambio equitativo.

d. limpio (fight or competition)

Fair play is expected of the whole team.Se espera juego limpio del equipo entero.

2. (considerable)

a. bastante

I have a fair amount of time before my next appointment.Tengo bastante tiempo antes de mi próxima cita.

3. (color)

a. rubio (hair)

She has long, fair hair.Tiene el cabello largo y rubio.

b. claro (skin)

Your skin is so fair; you really ought to wear sunscreen.Tienes la piel tan clara; deberías ponerte protector solar.

c. blanco (skin)

My mom is fair and has lot of freckles.Mi madre es blanca y tiene muchas pecas.

d. güero (skin)

Regionalism used in Mexico

(Mexico)

I saw the killer. He's tall, fair, and red-headed.He visto al asesino. Es alto, güero y pelirrojo.

4. (weather)

a. favorable

We went out on my father's sloop, and we enjoyed blue skies and fair winds.Salimos en la balandra de mi padre y disfrutamos del cielo azul y los vientos favorables.

b. buen

I hope it doesn't rain for the party. - Don't worry, we're expecting fair weather.Espero que no llueva para la fiesta. - No te preocupes, se prevé que hará buen tiempo.

A word or phrase that is seldom used in contemporary language and is recognized as being from another decade, (e.g., cat, groovy).

(old-fashioned)

(beautiful)

a. bello

That fair lady conquered my heart.Aquella bella mujer conquistó mi corazón.

b. hermoso

I will fight to defend the honor of my fair maiden.Lucharé para defender el honor de mi hermosa doncella.

6. (commerce)

a. razonable

They have really good food at fair prices.Tienen muy buena comida a precios razonables.

b. justo

Buying fair trade products ensures the dignity of artisans all over the world.Comprar productos de comercio justo asegura la dignidad de los artesanos de todo el mundo.

c. leal

We only buy fair trade coffee.Solamente compramos café de comercio leal.

7. (acceptable)

a. pasable

He got fair grades in high school, but he wasn't exactly a star student.Sacó notas pasables en el colegio, pero tampoco era un alumno estrella.

A noun is a word referring to a person, animal, place, thing, feeling, or idea (e.g., man, dog, house).

noun

8. (leisure)

a. la feria

(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).

(F)

We're going to the fair this weekend. Are you up for it?Vamos a la feria este fin de semana. ¿Te apuntas?

9. (commerce)

a. la feria

(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).

(F)

We need to prepare our materials for the trade fair.Necesitamos preparar nuestro material para la feria comercial.

An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or other adverbs (e.g., to run quickly, very tired).

adverb

10. (in a just way)

a. limpio

If you can't play fair, you won't be allowed to play at all.Si no eres capaz de jugar limpio, no se te permitirá jugar en absoluto.

11.

A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).

(colloquial)

(quite)

Regionalism used in the United Kingdom