How to Say "based on" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “based on” is “según” — B1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
El precio del hotel varía según la temporada.
The hotel price varies depending on the season.
Podemos ir a la playa o a la montaña, según el tiempo que haga.
We can go to the beach or the mountains, depending on the weather.
Cada persona reacciona de forma diferente según su personalidad.
Each person reacts differently depending on their personality.
Connecting a Result to a Condition
Use this meaning of 'según' to explain that something can change because it's linked to a factor that also changes. Think of it as 'if X changes, then Y changes'.
Unnecessary 'de'
Mistake: “El menú cambia según de la estación.”
Correction: El menú cambia según la estación. Unlike 'dependiendo de', the word 'según' already has the 'on' or 'of' idea built into it, so you don't need to add 'de'.
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