What does justa in Spanish mean?

What is the meaning of the word justa in Spanish? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use justa in Spanish.

The word justa in Spanish means joust, jousting, fair, fair, right, tight, tight-fitting, just, exactly, the just, the righteous, the right thing, just cause, legitimate cause, legitimate reason, in return, in the proper way, sports competition. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word justa

joust, jousting

nombre femenino (combate a caballo)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
El príncipe pidió participar en la justa para derrotar al jinete invencible.
The prince asked to participate in the joust (or: jousting) to defeat the invincible horseman.

fair

adjetivo (acorde con la justicia) (just)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
La empresa hizo un reparto justo de utilidades entre sus empleados.
The company carried out a fair distribution of profits among its employees.

fair

adjetivo (persona: imparcial) (impartial)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
Un maestro justo da el mismo trato a todos sus alumnos.
A fair teacher treats all students equally.

right

adjetivo (exacto, preciso) (precise)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
El tornillo debe tener el tamaño justo para encajar en la tuerca.
The bolt must be the right size to fit the nut.

tight, tight-fitting

adjetivo (ropa: apretada, ceñida) (clothing: close-fitting)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
Necesito la talla siguiente, este suéter me queda muy justo.
I need the size up. This jumper is very tight on me.

just, exactly

adverbio (justamente, precisamente) (at the precise moment)

(adverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very rare," "happening now," "fall down.")
Justo cuando había decidido ponerme a dieta me regalaron una caja de chocolates.
Just when I decided to go on a diet, I was given a box of chocolates.

the just, the righteous

locución nominal masculina (acorde a la ley de Dios) (who obey God's Law)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
El justo obedece la ley de Dios, el pecador transgrede las leyes divinas.
The righteous obey the word of God. Sinners disregard the divine laws.

the right thing

locución pronominal (lo que debe ser)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")
Lo justo sería que repararan la nevera sin cobrarnos nada.
ⓘEsta oración no es una traducción de la original. It's only fair that he met someone nice.

just cause

(fin plausible)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
La organización luchaba por una causa justa.
The organization fought for a just cause.

legitimate cause, legitimate reason

(razón legítima)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Estar enfermo es una causa justa para no ir a una fiesta.
Being sick is a legitimate cause for not going to a party.

in return

expresión (para corresponder a)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")

in the proper way

locución adverbial (en la proporción adecuada)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")
Debemos preocuparnos por el asunto, pero en su justa medida.
We should focus on the topic, but in the proper way.

sports competition

nombre femenino (competición)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Voy a participar en la justa deportiva.

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