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la justificación means justification — a common term in Academic & Exam Prep. Learn how it's used in a real-world example.

📅 Published: August 18, 2025

🧠 Academic & Exam Prep

la justificación

noun • /[lah hoos-tee-fee-kah-SYON]/

justification

Example:

La justificación del proyecto fue convincente.

The project’s justification was convincing.

🧠 What does la justificación mean?

La justificación means 'justification' or 'reasoning' in English. It refers to the act of explaining or defending something, often providing evidence or reasons to support a claim, action, or belief. It can also refer to a document or statement that provides such an explanation. Think of it as the 'why' behind something.

📚 Extra examples

  • Necesitaba una justificación para faltar a clase.
    I needed a justification for missing class.
  • Su justificación para el aumento del precio no fue convincente.
    His justification for the price increase wasn't convincing.
  • La justificación del proyecto se basó en datos sólidos.
    The project's justification was based on solid data.
  • Presentó una justificación escrita para su ausencia.
    She presented a written justification for her absence.

💡 Did You Know?

The verb form of 'justificación' is 'justificar,' which means 'to justify.'

🔁 Synonyms & opposites of "la justificación"

Synonyms: la razón, el motivo, la explicación, el fundamento

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❓ FAQ

How do you say 'justification' in Spanish?
The most common way to say 'justification' in Spanish is 'la justificación'.
How do you pronounce 'la justificación' in Spanish?
It's pronounced la hoo-stee-fee-kah-thee-OHN, with the stress on the last syllable.
How do you use 'la justificación' in a sentence?
Here are some examples: 'Necesitaba una justificación para faltar a clase' (I needed a justification for missing class), or 'Su justificación para el aumento del precio no fue convincente' (His justification for the price increase wasn't convincing).
What is the English translation of 'la justificación'?
The English translation of 'la justificación' is 'justification' or 'reasoning'.
Does 'la justificación' change for gender or number?
While 'justificación' itself is feminine, the article ('la') could change to 'las' for plural ('justificaciones'). The word itself changes to reflect plural.
Is 'la justificación' common in everyday Spanish?
While not as common as simpler words, it's used in both formal and informal settings, especially when explaining reasons or excuses.
Does 'la justificación' have slang or double meanings?
No, 'la justificación' doesn't typically have slang or double meanings. It maintains a fairly consistent meaning related to explaining or providing reasons.
Is 'la justificación' used differently in Spain vs Latin America?
No, the meaning and usage of 'la justificación' are consistent across both Spain and Latin America.

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