Spanish Conversation · Level 136
45 words
Spanish word
bastar
Pronunciation
IPA/basˈtaɾ/
Meaning
- verbbe enough
Example
Con eso basta.
That is enough.
More examples
No basta con palabras.
It is not enough with words.
Core concept
An amount or degree that meets a requirement.
Common phrases
no basta con
it is not enough with
basta para
be enough for
ya basta
That's enough
Similar words
alcanzar: Arrive at or attain the amount or standard needed.
bastarse: Get by on one's own resources and abilities without needing help.
sobrar: Exist in surplus beyond the amount needed.
Definition in Spanish
Ser suficiente en cantidad o grado para cubrir una necesidad o propósito.
Word origin
From medieval Latin bastare 'to reach the required amount', the verb persists in Spanish as the simple verb meaning 'to be sufficient'.
Usage tips
- In colloquial replies Spanish favors short forms like 'me basta' or 'basta con eso' instead of longer phrases such as 'es suficiente para mí'.