Bastaron (en. Were enough)

/basˈtaɾon/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
Indicates that a quantity or resource was enough to meet a need.
For last night's dinner, two pizzas were enough.
Para la cena de anoche, bastaron dos pizzas.
Denotes that a goal was achieved without needing further effort.
The study hours I dedicated were enough to pass the exam.
Las horas de estudio que dediqué bastaron para aprobar el examen.
Used to express that no more is required than what one has.
The donations we received were enough to help all those affected.
Las donaciones que recibimos bastaron para ayudar a todos los afectados.

Etymology

From the verb 'bastar', which comes from the Latin 'bastare', meaning 'to be enough'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to be enough of
To be sufficient or necessary for something.
bastar de
words are not enough
Indicates that it is not enough to just talk, action is needed.
no bastan palabras
it was enough with
Used to indicate that something small was sufficient for a purpose.
bastó con

Related Words

bastar
Verb meaning to be sufficient or adequate.
bastar
bastante
Adjective denoting sufficient quantity or degree.
bastante
bastidor
Structure that serves as support.
bastidor

Slang Meanings

Something that is more than enough.
The vacation was so good that it was enough to recharge energy for the whole year.
Las vacaciones fueron tan buenas que bastaron para recargar energías para todo el año.
When referring to an unexpectedly positive outcome.
The last project was enough for me to get promoted.
El último proyecto bastó para que me ascendieran.