Spanish Conversation · Level 79
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Spanish word
basar
Pronunciation
IPA/baˈsaɾ/
Meaning
- verbbase on
Example
Ella no basa sus decisiones en rumores.
She does not base her decisions on rumors.
More examples
Los científicos basan sus conclusiones en datos fiables.
Scientists base their conclusions on reliable data.
Core concept
An argument resting on a foundation of evidence.
Common phrases
basar en datos
base on data
basar en hechos
base on facts
basarse en la experiencia
be based on experience
Similar words
apoyar: A person, plan, or idea receives practical help or explicit approval.
argumentar: An opinion is presented with reasons and supporting evidence.
sostener: An opinion or stance is maintained and defended with arguments or evidence.
fundamentar: A claim is given stated grounds or logical reasons that justify it.
Definition in Spanish
Fundar una acción, opinión o argumento sobre hechos, pruebas o motivos considerados como base.
Word origin
The verb derives from Latin basis through the Romance noun base, and Spanish -ar formed basar meaning to place or rest something on a base.
Usage tips
- Basar commonly appears reflexively as basarse en or as basar algo en, and the phrase after en normally names specific facts, evidence, or reasons rather than vague sources.
Other meanings
- groundverb
Opposites
- ignorardisregardverb
- desestimardismissverb
Related words
- basadobasedadjective