Basar (en. Base)

/baˈsar/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To place or substantiate something on a base.
You are going to base your argument on scientific data.
Vas a basar tu argumento en datos científicos.
To take something as a basis for developing an idea or action.
The project is based on previous studies.
El proyecto se basa en estudios previos.
To derive from something; to depend on a condition.
Trust is based on honesty.
La confianza se basa en la honestidad.

Etymology

From Latin 'bassare'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

base on
To substantiate something.
basar en
base the decision
To make a decision based on a specific foundation or reason.
basar la decisión
not base on assumptions
To act without prejudice or with concrete data.
no basarse en suposiciones

Related Words

base
Foundation or support on which something relies.
base
foundation
Reason or cause that sustains an opinion or argument.
fundamento
support
Support, base, or foundation that holds something.
sustento

Slang Meanings

Base as a trend
It is trendy to base your style on social media trends.
Está de moda basar tu estilo en las tendencias en redes sociales.
To be based on experience
To make decisions, many prefer to rely on experience rather than theories.
Para tomar decisiones, muchos prefieren basarse en la experiencia y no en teorías.