Básico (en. Essential)

/ˈbasiko/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
That which forms the base or foundation of something.
Basic knowledge is important for understanding more complex concepts.
El conocimiento básico es importante para entender conceptos más complejos.
That which is simple or of a low level.
We took a basic English course for beginners.
Hicimos un curso básico de inglés para principiantes.
That which is common or ordinary.
The basic music we listened to in the car was quite popular.
La música básica que escuchamos en el coche era bastante popular.

Etymology

It comes from the Latin 'basis', which means base.

Common Phrases and Expressions

basic knowledge
Essential or fundamental knowledge about a topic.
conocimientos básicos
basic level
The most elementary degree of knowledge or skill.
nivel básico
basic points
Fundamental aspects that must be considered.
puntos básicos

Related Words

basically
Essentially or fundamentally.
básicamente
base
The part or element that is most important on which something stands.
base

Slang Meanings

Someone who is simple or unpretentious.
Don't be so basic and try something different.
No seas tan básico y prueba algo diferente.
Refers to something that is common or mainstream.
That style of clothing is very basic; everyone wears it.
Ese estilo de ropa es muy básico, todo el mundo lo lleva.