Be enough (es. Bastar)

Translation into English

Beginner (A1-A2)

No bastan tres euros para comprar un helado.
Three euros are not enough to buy an ice cream.
Context: daily life
Me basta con un libro para estar feliz.
One book is enough for me to be happy.
Context: daily life
Con una sola silla basta para sentarse.
One chair is enough to sit down.
Context: home

Intermediate (B1-B2)

A veces, basta con una sonrisa para alegrar el día de alguien.
Sometimes, a smile is enough to brighten someone's day.
Context: society
En esta reunión basta con un representante de cada grupo.
In this meeting, one representative from each group is enough.
Context: work
Los recursos económicos no bastan para cubrir todas nuestras necesidades.
Economic resources are not enough to meet all our needs.
Context: economy

Advanced (C1-C2)

En la búsqueda de la verdad, a menudo basta con la deducción lógica y la observación.
In the search for truth, often logical deduction and observation are enough.
Context: philosophy
No siempre basta con tener talento; la perseverancia es fundamental para alcanzar el éxito.
Having talent is not always enough; perseverance is essential to achieve success.
Context: society
Hay ocasiones en que las palabras no bastan para expresar la profundidad de nuestros sentimientos.
There are times when words are not enough to express the depth of our feelings.
Context: culture