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injusto

een-HOO-stohinˈxusto

“injusto” means “unfair” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:

unfair, unjust

Also: wrong
A colorful storybook illustration showing two children sitting side-by-side. One child has a huge slice of chocolate cake, while the other child has only a tiny, minuscule crumb of cake, depicting unequal distribution.

📝 In Action

Pienso que es injusto que solo yo tenga que limpiar la cocina.

A2

I think it's unfair that only I have to clean the kitchen.

El castigo fue injusto porque él no había hecho nada malo.

B1

The punishment was unjust because he hadn't done anything wrong.

La ley parece injusta para los ciudadanos más pobres.

B1

The law seems unfair to the poorest citizens.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • desigual (unequal)
  • inequitativo (inequitable)

Antonyms

  • justo (fair, just)
  • equitativo (equitable)

Common Collocations

  • trato injusto – unfair treatment
  • crítica injusta – unfair criticism

unjust person, the unfair thing/aspect

Also: tyrant
NounmB1
A storybook illustration showing a stern man acting as a gatekeeper. He smiles and allows a well-dressed person to pass through the gate, but he firmly holds the gate shut and frowns at a second, sad, ragged person trying to enter.

📝 In Action

No quiero ser un injusto, pero debes pagar tu parte.

B1

I don't want to be an unjust person, but you must pay your share.

Lo injusto del sistema es que favorece a los ricos.

B2

The unfair part of the system is that it favors the rich.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • abusador (abuser)
  • tirano (tyrant)

Antonyms

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "injusto" in Spanish:

tyrant→unfair→unjust→unjust person→wrong→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: injusto

Question 1 of 2

Which sentence uses the correct form of 'injusto' to describe a rule?

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👥 Word Family▼
🎵 Rhymes▼
gustobusto
📚 Etymology▼

Comes from the Latin prefix *in-* (meaning 'not' or 'the opposite of') attached to the Latin word *iustus* (meaning 'just' or 'right'). It literally means 'not right' or 'the opposite of justice'.

First recorded: Medieval Spanish (c. 13th century)

Cognates (Related words)

Italian: ingiustoFrench: injuste

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I use 'injusto' when talking about a group of women?

You must use the feminine plural form: 'Las críticas fueron injustas' (The criticisms were unfair).

Can I use 'injusto' as an adverb?

No. The adverb form, meaning 'unfairly' or 'unjustly,' is 'injustamente.' You add '-mente' to the feminine singular form ('injusta').