Basándose (en. Based on)

[basándose]

Meaning & Definition

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verb
To rely on something to develop an idea or argument.
The author is basing his research on previous studies.
El autor se está basando en estudios previos para sustentar su investigación.
To establish an opinion or decision on certain foundations.
Based on the evidence presented, the judge made a fair decision.
Basándose en la evidencia presentada, el juez tomó una decisión justa.
To use a reference or prior experience as a starting point.
The company is basing its launch of the new product on its experience.
La empresa está basándose en su experiencia para lanzar el nuevo producto.

Etymology

The term is derived from the verb 'basar', which comes from the Latin 'fundare' meaning 'to establish' or 'to build'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

based on facts
Using real or verifiable data as a reference.
basándose en hechos
based on experience
Relying on prior learning to make decisions.
basándose en la experiencia
based on assumptions
Grounding actions or thoughts in unverified beliefs.
basándose en suposiciones

Related Words

basar
To establish or found something on a principle.
basar
foundation
Base or reason upon which an idea is established.
fundamento
sustain
To provide support or justification for a statement.
sustentar

Slang Meanings

To base on gossip
Don't trust what he says; they are based on gossip.
No te fíes de lo que dice, se basan en chismes.
To base on rumors
The report was based on rumors that turned out to be false.
El informe se basó en rumores que resultaron falsos.