How to Say "calibration" in Spanish
The most common Spanish word for “calibration” is “ajuste” — use 'ajuste' when referring to the act of making fine-tuning or minor corrections to a setting, device, or measurement to ensure accuracy..
ajuste
/ah-HOOS-teh//aˈxuste/
Examples
Necesito hacer un pequeño ajuste en la configuración de mi teléfono.
I need to make a small adjustment to my phone's settings.
El mecánico hizo un ajuste en los frenos de la bicicleta.
The mechanic made an adjustment to the bike's brakes.
Sin un ajuste preciso, la máquina no funcionará correctamente.
Without a precise adjustment, the machine won't work correctly.
Always Masculine
Even if you are adjusting something feminine, like 'la silla' (the chair), the word 'ajuste' is always masculine: 'el ajuste'.
Connecting with 'de'
To say what you are adjusting, use the word 'de' (of) right after 'ajuste', such as 'ajuste de volumen' (volume adjustment).
Fixing vs. Adjusting
Mistake: “Using 'ajuste' for a total repair.”
Correction: Use 'reparación' for fixing something broken; use 'ajuste' for fine-tuning something that already works.
graduación
Examples
La graduación de la temperatura en el termómetro es muy precisa.
The temperature scale on the thermometer is very precise.
Ajuste vs. Graduación
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