English–Spanish

“be enough” in Spanish

Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/basˈtaɾ/

Example

Con eso basta.

That is enough.

Illustration for bastar (be enough)

How to say “be enough” in Spanish

“Be enough” in Spanish is bastar.

An amount or degree that meets a requirement.

Full entry for bastar: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with bastar

No basta con palabras.

It is not enough with words.

Tips for using bastar

  • In colloquial replies Spanish favors short forms like 'me basta' or 'basta con eso' instead of longer phrases such as 'es suficiente para mí'.

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