/ˈbasiko/
#2512 of 5,000 Core 5000
Translation
basic
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 pluralbasicos
Fem pluralbasicas
Examples
.
This is a basic Spanish course.
.
I only need the basic information.
higiene .
Basic hygiene is very important.
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We learned the basic rules of the game.
¿ algún ?
Do you have any basic knowledge of cooking?
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