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    Bastaría (en. Would suffice)

    /basˈtaɾia/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    Indicates that something would be enough or adequate.
    With just one book, it would be enough to understand the topic.
    Con un solo libro bastaría para entender el tema.
    Expresses a hypothetical condition about sufficiency.
    If we arrived on time, it would be enough for them not to close the entrance.
    Si llegáramos a tiempo, bastaría para que no nos cerraran la entrada.
    It is used to express that less is needed than expected.
    Just one call would be enough to resolve the situation.
    Una sola llamada bastaría para resolver la situación.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'bastar', which comes from the Latin 'bastare'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    It would be enough with
    indicates that something is sufficient to meet a need.
    bastaría con
    it would not be enough
    indicates that there is not enough to satisfy a need.
    no bastaría
    it would be enough that
    means that it would be sufficient if a condition is met.
    bastaría que

    Related Words

    bastar
    verb that indicates the sufficiency of something.
    bastar
    bastante
    adjective that indicates a sufficient amount.
    bastante
    bastidor
    structure that serves as a support, derived from 'bastar'.
    bastidor

    Slang Meanings

    It is used in informal contexts to refer to something being sufficient in a colloquial manner.
    Don't worry, as long as you bring half of the food, it would be enough.
    No te preocupes, con que traigas la mitad de la comida, bastaría.
    It can imply resignation to a situation that is not ideal but still acceptable.
    As long as he arrives at the party, it would be enough for me to feel better.
    Con que llegue a la fiesta, bastaría para que me sintiera mejor.