This is the 11044th most frequent Portuguese word.
jus
"Jus" in Portuguese means "right" or "law" (often in a legal context).
Here, 'jus' implies honoring or fulfilling a commitment or obligation.
É importante fazer jus às promessas feitas.
It is important to live up to the promises made.
In this sentence, 'jus' refers to giving proper appreciation or acknowledgment, fulfilling one's duty to recognize the value of something.
Ele finalmente deu o jus ao trabalho que foi feito.
He finally gave due credit to the work that was done.
In this example, 'jus' indicates the act of demonstrating qualities that align with one's inherent abilities or characteristics.