How to Say "tweak" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “tweak” is “ajuste” — A2 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
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.
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