/ˈbasiko/

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Translation

basic

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Word origin

From Late Latin basis ('base, foundation'), from Greek basis ('a step, a stand'). Shares its root with English 'base' and 'basis'.

Origin
Greek
Root
basis
English cognates
base, basis

Grammar

Femininebásica
Masc pluralbásicos
Fem pluralbásicas

Examples

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This is a basic Spanish course.

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I only need the basic information.

higiene .

Basic hygiene is very important.

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We learned the basic rules of the game.

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Do you have any basic knowledge of cooking?

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This word is taught in chapter 28, lesson 2: básico, suministro, estacionamiento and 7 more words.