This is the 7084th most frequent Portuguese word.
just
The Portuguese word "justo" means "fair" or "just" in English, often referring to something equitable or morally right.
In this sentence, 'just' is used to indicate a very recent action, emphasizing its immediacy in time.
Eu acabei de chegar em casa.
I have just arrived home.
Here, 'just' is used to express fairness, implying that giving him the award is equitable and deserved.
É justo que ele receba o prêmio pelo trabalho.
It is just that he receives the award for his work.
In this context, 'just' is used to express limitation, indicating that the speaker desires only one specific item with no additional elements.