ajuste
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USAGE NOTE
This word is often used in the plural in the telecommunications sense.
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.
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