El ajuste
Example: El ajuste del presupuesto fue necesario para ahorrar dinero.
Definition
"El ajuste" refers to the act or process of making changes or modifications to something in order to improve its accuracy, fit, or function. For example, "el ajuste del presupuesto" means the budget adjustment necessary to save money.
Etymology
The Spanish term "el ajuste" comes from the verb "ajustar," which means to adjust or fit. It traces back to the Latin word "adjuxtare," meaning to bring close or join. Did you know that "ajustar" originally implied making things fit tightly, like tailoring clothes?
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"El ajuste" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - (B1) - set 1", containing 119 commonly used words.
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