Basado (en. Based)

/baˈsaðo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
That is supported or derived from a basis.
His argument is based on solid data.
Su argumento está basado en datos sólidos.
That refers to a specific model or source.
The movie is based on real events.
La película está basada en hechos reales.
That has been built or created from certain principles.
The design is based on simplicity.
El diseño está basado en la simplicidad.

Etymology

From the past participle of the verb 'basar', which comes from the Latin 'fundare'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

based on
Grounded in something specific.
basado en
based on facts
Referring to truthful information.
basado en hechos
based on reality
Supported by concrete facts.
basado en la realidad

Related Words

base
To establish a base or foundation for something.
basar
base
Foundation or support upon which something is built.
base
foundation
Principle or reason that supports a statement.
fundamento

Slang Meanings

Used to describe something that is impressive or worthy of respect.
That speech was based, everyone was impressed.
Ese discurso fue basado, todos quedaron impresionados.
Used to refer to someone with brave opinions or actions.
She is a based girl, she always says what she thinks.
Ella es una chica basada, siempre dice lo que piensa.