is adjusted
[/ɪz əˈdʒʌstɪd/]
verb phrase (present simple passive)
é ajustado/é ajustada
1. third person singular present passive form of 'adjust' - to be modified or altered to fit a particular condition or purpose
The temperature is adjusted automatically.
A temperatura é ajustada automaticamente.
2. to be arranged or positioned properly
The mirror is adjusted for optimal viewing.
O espelho é ajustado para visualização ideal.
3. to be adapted or acclimated to new circumstances
The schedule is adjusted according to demand.
O cronograma é ajustado de acordo com a demanda.
This phrase is commonly used in technical, professional, and everyday contexts in both Brazilian Portuguese and English-speaking cultures. In Brazil, it's frequently heard in business meetings, manufacturing, and customer service contexts. The passive voice construction emphasizes the action rather than the agent performing it.
Related Idioms & Phrases
adjusted to the times - ajustado aos tempos
finely adjusted - finamente ajustado
well adjusted - bem ajustado/bem adaptado
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