Inklingo

basada

/bah-SAH-dah/

based (on)

A sturdy, colorful red brick house sitting squarely on a thick, grey stone foundation block, illustrating a structure resting on its base.

This structure is basada (based on) a strong foundation.

basada(Adjective)

fB1

based (on)

?

foundation/origin

,

founded (on)

?

structure/principle

Also:

derived (from)

?

source material

📝 In Action

La película está basada en una novela clásica.

A2

The movie is based on a classic novel.

Esta teoría económica está basada en principios muy sólidos.

B1

This economic theory is founded on very solid principles.

La decisión fue basada en los resultados de la encuesta.

B2

The decision was based on the survey results.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • fundamentada (well-founded)
  • sustentada (supported)

Antonyms

  • infundada (unfounded)

Common Collocations

  • basada en hechosbased on facts
  • basada en datosbased on data

💡 Grammar Points

Agreement is Key

Since 'basada' acts like an adjective, it must match the thing it describes. Use 'basada' for feminine singular nouns (like 'historia'), and 'basado' for masculine singular nouns.

❌ Common Pitfalls

Preposition Error

Mistake: "La historia fue basada de un libro."

Correction: La historia fue basada en un libro. Always use the preposition 'en' (on/in) immediately after 'basada' to indicate the source.

⭐ Usage Tips

Use with 'Ser' or 'Estar'

You will usually see 'basada' paired with the verb 'estar' (to be) to describe the state of being founded, or sometimes 'ser' for the permanent characteristic of its origin.

A simple, wise-looking cartoon owl wearing small spectacles, sitting calmly and confidently on a thick tree branch, symbolizing reasonable judgment or authenticity.

The owl's judgment is basada (based/reasonable/authentic).

basada(Adjective)

fC1

based

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slang, authentic or reasonable

Also:

spot-on

?

accurate and strong opinion

,

authentic

?

unapologetic

📝 In Action

Ella dijo la verdad sin miedo. ¡Qué basada!

C1

She told the truth without fear. How based!

Tu postura sobre el tema es súper basada.

C1

Your stance on the issue is super based/authentic.

Word Connections

Synonyms

Antonyms

  • cancelada (canceled (slang))

Common Collocations

  • súper basadasuper based

💡 Grammar Points

Slang Origin

This meaning is a direct import from English internet culture ('based'). It means the person or opinion is firmly rooted in common sense or authentic conviction, often defying popular opinion.

⭐ Usage Tips

Audience Check

Only use this meaning when speaking with friends or online. Older or formal speakers will likely not understand this usage or may mistake it for the traditional meaning.

✏️ Quick Practice

💡 Quick Quiz: basada

Question 1 of 2

¿Cuál es la mejor traducción de 'basada' en la frase: 'Esa mujer es muy basada, me encanta su honestidad'?

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Frequently Asked Questions

¿El uso de 'basada' como slang es común en todos los países hispanohablantes?

Sí, aunque el slang varía mucho, el uso de 'basado/a' como sinónimo de 'auténtico' o 'razonable' se ha extendido rápidamente a través de las redes sociales en casi todo el mundo hispanohablante.

¿Es 'basada' un verbo o un adjetivo?

'Basada' es una forma de adjetivo. Es la forma femenina del participio pasado del verbo 'basar' (to base). En la práctica, actúa como un adjetivo que describe una cualidad o el origen de algo.