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📚 basa has 2 definitions
A pair of hands carefully placing a large, flat stone as the foundation for a small stone structure.

basa

BAH-sah

verbB1regular ar
bases?when he, she, or it provides a foundation for something
Also:is based on?usually used with 'se' to describe an origin,base!?giving a command to someone you know well

Quick Reference

gerundbasando
past Participlebasado
infinitivebasar

📝 In Action

Ella basa su teoría en hechos reales.

B1

She bases her theory on real facts.

Esta película se basa en un libro famoso.

A2

This movie is based on a famous book.

¡Basa tu argumento en la lógica!

B2

Base your argument on logic!

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • fundamenta (grounds/foundations)
  • apoya (supports)

Antonyms

  • desmiente (refutes)

Common Collocations

  • se basa en – is based on
  • basa su éxito en – bases his/her success on

💡 Grammar Points

The 'En' Connection

In Spanish, if you want to say something is 'based ON' something else, you almost always need the word 'en' right after 'basa'.

❌ Common Pitfalls

Don't forget the 'Se'

Mistake: "El libro basa en hechos reales."

Correction: El libro SE basa en hechos reales. Use 'se' when you're saying something 'is based' (on its own) rather than someone actively basing it.

⭐ Usage Tips

Basa vs. Base

Use 'basa' when talking about the action (he bases). Use 'base' for the noun (the foundation/home plate).

🔄 Conjugations

subjunctive

imperfect

ellos/ellas/ustedesbasaran
yobasara
túbasaras
vosotrosbasarais
nosotrosbasáramos
él/ella/ustedbasara

present

ellos/ellas/ustedesbasen
yobase
túbases
vosotrosbaséis
nosotrosbasemos
él/ella/ustedbase

indicative

preterite

ellos/ellas/ustedesbasaron
yobasé
túbasaste
vosotrosbasasteis
nosotrosbasamos
él/ella/ustedbasó

imperfect

ellos/ellas/ustedesbasaban
yobasaba
túbasabas
vosotrosbasabais
nosotrosbasábamos
él/ella/ustedbasaba

present

ellos/ellas/ustedesbasan
yobaso
túbasas
vosotrosbasáis
nosotrosbasamos
él/ella/ustedbasa
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✏️ Quick Practice

💡 Quick Quiz: basa

Question 1 of 2

Choose the correct sentence: 'The book is based on her life.'

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Word Family

base(foundation/base) - noun
basar(to base) - verb
básico(basic) - adjective

Frequently Asked Questions

Is 'basa' the same as 'base'?

Not exactly. While they are related, 'basa' as a noun is specifically a pedestal for a column or a 'trump card' in games. 'Base' is the much more common word for a military base, a chemical base, or a general foundation.

Is 'basa' always a verb?

No. It can be a noun (the pedestal) or a form of the verb 'basar' (he/she bases).