Justificar
Example: Debes justificar tu ausencia con un certificado médico.
Definition
"Justificar" means to provide a valid reason or explanation for an action, event, or situation, often to prove that it is acceptable or valid. For example, you might justify your absence by presenting a medical certificate as evidence.
Etymology
The word "justificar" comes from the Latin verb 'justificare,' which means 'to make just' or 'to justify.' It combines 'justus' (just) and 'facere' (to make). Did you know? This word has been used since medieval times to express the act of proving or defending a claim as rightful or reasonable.
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"Justificar" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - (B1) - set 5", containing 113 commonly used words.
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