reajusta

Reajusta is the present indicative form of the Portuguese verb reajustar, meaning to adjust again or to readjust. It is used to describe the act of revising a value, term, or condition that had been previously established, typically to reflect new circumstances such as changes in inflation, costs, or policy.

Etymology and usage context: the word combines the prefix re- (indicating repetition or return) with ajustar (to adjust). Reajustar is a regular -ar verb, and reajusta appears in sentences referring to ongoing or recent readjustment actions. It is common in economic, contractual, and public policy discourse.

Common contexts: reajusta is frequently used in discussions of salaries, prices, tariffs, rent, and credit terms. It appears in news reporting, corporate communications, and official statements. Examples include: “O governo reajusta o salário mínimo este ano,” or “As tarifas de energia foram reajustadas.” Contracts often include clauses that trigger reajustes automáticos based on inflation or other indices, making the term a standard part of financial and administrative language.

Related terms and distinctions: the noun reajuste refers to the act or result of readjusting (the adjustment itself), while reajustar is the verb; forms such as reajustado (readjusted) and reajustável (readjustable) are related derivatives. The concept is widely understood in both Brazilian Portuguese and European Portuguese, though usage frequency and phrasing may vary by region.

See also: reajuste (noun), ajustar, reajustar.