basa
“basa” means “bases” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
bases
Also: is based on, base!
📝 In Action
Ella basa su teoría en hechos reales.
B1She bases her theory on real facts.
Esta película se basa en un libro famoso.
A2This movie is based on a famous book.
¡Basa tu argumento en la lógica!
B2Base your argument on logic!
pedestal
Also: trick, advantage
📝 In Action
La columna descansa sobre una basa de mármol.
C1The column rests on a marble pedestal.
Jugó su mejor basa al final de la reunión.
C2He played his best card at the end of the meeting.
Subjunctive
Imperfect Subjunctive
Present Subjunctive
Indicative
Preterite
Imperfect
Present
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Quick Quiz: basa
Question 1 of 2
Choose the correct sentence: 'The book is based on her life.'
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📚 Etymology▼
From the Latin word 'basis', which means a step, a pedestal, or the foundation of something.
First recorded: 13th century
Cognates (Related words)
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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).