This is the 2136th most frequent Portuguese word.
justificou
"Justificou" means "justified" in English.
In this sentence, 'justificou' is used to indicate the act of providing a reason or explanation for an action (absence).
Ele justificou sua ausência com um atestado médico.
He justified his absence with a medical certificate.
Here, 'justificou' means to explain or clarify, often with the intention of ensuring understanding.
A professora justificou a resposta no quadro para melhor entendimento dos alunos.
The teacher explained and clarified the answer on the board for better understanding by the students.
In this context, 'justificou' refers to the act of explaining or defending a choice or decision, particularly in writing or formally.