ajustar

[axusˈt̪aɾ]

/[axusˈt̪aɾ]/ verb

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The verdict

“ajustar” is a moderately-common Spanish word, ranked #10,257 in Spanish word frequency and used as a verb.

#10,257
frequency rank, Spanish
7
letters
10
tracked misspellings
16
confusable pairs

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed May 6, 2026) - Modificar hasta llevar a la forma o tamaño justo o adecuado, en particular para permitir que case o que no discrepe con otra cosa, o que sus partes se acoplen bien.

Visual similarity to commonly confused words

How many letter changes separate each confused pair (Levenshtein distance, normalized).

ajustar vs ajuste
71% similar
ajustar vs apostar
71% similar
ajustar vs ajustes
71% similar

Source: PlainSpell confusable corpus (Wiktionary, CC BY-SA).

Key facts for ajustar
PropertyValue
Headwordajustar
LanguageSpanish
Part of speechVerb
IPA[axusˈt̪aɾ]
Letters7
Frequency rank#10,257
Misspellings tracked10
Confusable pairs16
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Where “ajustar” sits in Spanish frequency

Every-word frequency runs from the handful of words we use constantly (left) to the long tail used once in a blue moon (right). ajustar lands here:

#1#100#1K#10K#100K
← used constantlyrarely used →

Scale is logarithmic (each tick is 10× rarer). Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list.

Spelling & Dictionary Insight

The Spanish entry for ajustar is 7 letters long, classified as a verb, and transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet as [axusˈt̪aɾ]. Corpus data places it at rank #10,257 in overall Spanish word frequency, marking it as uncommon enough that many writers pause before typing it. Wiktionary records 8 distinct senses for this headword, so context determines which meaning a reader should apply.

Our generated misspelling index lists 10 likely wrong-spelling variants for ajustar, with forms such as "ajjustar", "ajsutar", and "ajusatr". Each of these forms differs from the correct spelling by one small edit: a doubled letter, a dropped silent letter, or a substituted vowel. It also participates in 16 confusable-pair relationships, "ajuste", "apostar", "ajustes", and more, since the words sound or look close enough that writers reach for the wrong one mid-sentence.

Our source data has no etymology on file for this entry, so any spelling logic here comes from how the word's sounds map to letters, not a documented origin story. The correct Spanish form is ajustar, spelled A-J-U-S-T-A-R.

Definition

  1. 1
    Modificar hasta llevar a la forma o tamaño justo o adecuado, en particular para permitir que case o que no discrepe con otra cosa, o que sus partes se acoplen bien.
  2. 2
    Hacer posible algo a través un acuerdo justo, como un contrato, tratado, casamiento, tregua, etc.
  3. 3
    Hacer que quienes estaban en desacuerdo o enemistad dialoguen y se pongan de acuerdo.
  4. 4
    Reconocer y pagar una deuda o cuenta pendiente.
  5. 5
    Determinar el precio de algo.
  6. 6
    Hacer óptimo el funcionamiento de algo.
  7. 7
    Completar una suma o un total.
  8. 8
    Dar un golpe a alguien o a algo.

Synonyms

liquidarasestargolpear

Common misspellings

Also misspelled as: ajjustar,ajsutar,ajusatr,ajusstar,ajustarr,ajustra,ajusttar,ajutsar,aujstar,jaustar

Misspelling Pattern Breakdown

How far each generated variant is from the correct spelling of ajustar - measured in single-character edits (insert, delete, or substitute a letter). Larger bars are easier to catch; one-edit slips are the sneakiest.

ajjustar1ajsutar2ajusatr2ajusstar1ajustarr1ajustra2ajusttar1ajutsar2
Edit distance from "ajustar"

Definitions, pronunciation, and etymology for this entry are drawn from Wiktionary via the kaikki.org structured extract (CC BY-SA); frequency ordering uses the FrequencyWords open word-frequency list (2018 Spanish corpus, MIT). See the methodology for how each field is sourced and updated.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you spell "ajustar"?
"ajustar" is spelled A-J-U-S-T-A-R. The IPA pronunciation is [axusˈt̪aɾ].
What does "ajustar" mean?
As a verb, "ajustar" means: Modificar hasta llevar a la forma o tamaño justo o adecuado, en particular para permitir que case o que no discrepe con otra cosa, o que sus partes se acoplen bien.
What words are commonly confused with "ajustar"?
"ajustar" is commonly confused with "ajuste", "apostar", "ajustes". These words look or sound similar but have different meanings. PlainSpell provides detailed comparisons for each pair.
How do you pronounce "ajustar"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "ajustar" is [axusˈt̪aɾ]. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What language does "ajustar" come from?
"ajustar" is a Spanish word. PlainSpell's reference spans five languages -- English, Spanish, Portuguese, French, and German -- with definitions, pronunciations, and spelling data for each.
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Using “ajustar”

The practical upshot for anyone who landed here from a spell-check.

  • The one correct Spanish spelling is A-J-U-S-T-A-R - every other letter order is a misspelling in standard orthography.
  • Say it as [axusˈt̪aɾ] (IPA); tap the speaker on the pronunciation badge to hear it where audio exists.
  • Don't mix it up with “ajuste” - see the side-by-side comparison. ajustar vs ajuste
  • Browse more Spanish words and confusable pairs in the same reference. Spanish words
Data Source

Wiktionary (via kaikki.org), licensed under CC BY-SA & GFDL. Word ordering uses an open word-frequency list; misspelling variants are generated by edit-distance from the correct headword.

Source: Wiktionary (via kaikki.org) Structured Wiktionary extract

Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list FrequencyWords open word-frequency list