What is the Spanish word for "justify"?

Learn how to say "justify" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

justify

Spanish

justificar

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Alternative translations of "justify"

racionalizar
legitimar
respaldar
fundamentar

Examples of how to use "justify" in Spanish

English
How can he justify his rude behavior?
Spanish
¿Cómo puede justificar su comportamiento grosero?
English
I justify my choice with facts.
Spanish
Justifico mi elección con hechos.
English
She justified her answer yesterday.
Spanish
Ella justificó su respuesta ayer.
English
They are justifying the decision now.
Spanish
Están justificando la decisión ahora.
English
We have justified the expense already.
Spanish
Ya hemos justificado el gasto.

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