justificado
“justificado” means “justified” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
justified, warranted
Also: legitimate
📝 In Action
Su enfado está totalmente justificado.
A2His anger is totally justified.
No creo que ese gasto extra esté justificado.
B1I don't think that extra expense is justified.
El retraso está justificado por la huelga de trenes.
B2The delay is warranted due to the train strike.
justified, accounted for
📝 In Action
Por favor, entrega el documento con el texto justificado.
B2Please, submit the document with the text justified (aligned).
Todos los gastos del viaje deben estar debidamente justificados.
C1All travel expenses must be properly accounted for.
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Words that translate to "justificado" in Spanish:
warranted→✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: justificado
Question 1 of 3
If your boss asks for your expenses to be 'justificados', what does he want?
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👥 Word Family▼
📚 Etymology▼
From the Latin word 'iustificatus', which combines 'iustus' (just/fair) and 'facere' (to make or do). It literally means 'made to be right'.
First recorded: 13th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does 'justificado' always mean 'fair'?
Not exactly. 'Justo' means fair. 'Justificado' means there is a specific reason or evidence that makes an action or feeling understandable.
Can I use 'justificado' for a woman?
If you are describing a woman (like 'she is justified'), you must change it to 'justificada' to match her gender.
Is 'justificado' used for medical notes?
Yes! When you miss school or work due to illness, your absence is 'justificada' if you have a doctor's note (called a 'justificante').