justa
/HOOS-tah/
fair
Showing impartiality and equality, justa means 'fair'.
justa(adjective)
fair
?impartial, equitable
,just
?morally right
right
?correct or appropriate
,accurate
?measurement or estimate
📝 In Action
La decisión del juez fue muy justa.
A1The judge's decision was very fair.
Ella recibió una recompensa justa por su trabajo.
A2She received a just reward for her work.
Necesitamos una medida justa para dividir el pastel.
B1We need an accurate measure to divide the cake.
💡 Grammar Points
Gender Agreement
Since 'justa' is an adjective, it must match the noun it describes. Use 'justa' for feminine nouns (like 'decisión') and 'justo' for masculine nouns (like 'precio').
❌ Common Pitfalls
Misplaced Adjective
Mistake: "Una justa decisión."
Correction: Una decisión justa. ('Justa' usually goes after the noun, especially when expressing judgment or quality.)
⭐ Usage Tips
When to use 'Justa'
Use 'justa' when you mean something is morally right, impartial, or exactly the necessary amount.
A medieval tournament between two knights is called a justa or 'joust'.
📝 In Action
El rey organizó una gran justa para celebrar la victoria.
B2The king organized a great joust to celebrate the victory.
La justa entre los dos caballeros fue épica.
C1The tournament between the two knights was epic.
💡 Grammar Points
Historical Context
This meaning of 'justa' usually refers to a specific type of competitive event from the Middle Ages, often involving knights and lances.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: justa
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence uses 'justa' to mean 'fair'?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'justa' always used for the feminine form of 'justo'?
Yes, 'justa' is the feminine version of the adjective 'justo' (just/fair). It must be used when describing a feminine noun, like 'una ley justa' (a just law).
How common is the noun 'justa' (joust)?
The noun 'justa' is quite rare in modern conversation. You will mostly encounter it when reading historical books, literature about knights, or in formal settings discussing medieval history.