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