Ajusta

Ajusta is a verb form used in Spanish and Portuguese, derived from the verb ajustar (Spanish) or ajustar (Portuguese), meaning to adjust, fit, or calibrate. In both languages, the verb conveys modifying something so it meets a requirement, fits properly, or aligns with another element. The form "ajusta" is the third-person singular present indicative in Spanish for él/ella/usted, and serves a similar function in Portuguese for ele/ela/você.

Common uses include adjusting settings, calibrating instruments, altering a garment, or aligning schedules. Examples in Spanish: "Él ajusta el reloj" or "Ella ajusta la correa"; also the imperative form "ajusta la hora." In Portuguese: "Ele ajusta o relógio" or "Ajusta o volume." In technology and user interfaces, phrases like "ajusta la configuración" or "ajusta el brillo" are frequently seen.

Related terms include the noun "ajuste," which denotes an adjustment or calibration, and the adjective "ajustado," meaning adjusted or fitted. The word is typically not used as a standalone proper noun; it appears mainly as a verb form within sentences.

Etymology: ajustar/ajustar has cognates in other Romance languages, such as French "ajuster." The core sense across these languages is the act of making something correct, proper, or suitable by modification.