basically

ˈbeɪsɪkli
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Translation of basically from English into Spanish

Adverb

1.

language

in a fundamental or essential way
  • Basically, water is essential for life.Básicamente, el agua es esencial para la vida.
2.

simplification

used to simplify a situation or explanation
  • Basically, the car won't start because of the battery.Básicamente, el coche no arranca por la batería.
3.

emphasis

used to emphasize an opinion or statement
  • Basically, I think it's a bad idea.Básicamente, creo que es una mala idea.
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Synonyms and analogies of basically in English

Examples of basically in a sentence

  • The plan is basically to improve efficiency.
  • Basically, it's a matter of trust between them.
  • Basically, it's not worth the effort.
  • Basically, she disagrees with the decision.

Translations of "basically" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Adverb
básicamenteadv.

The underground casino was basically a con game rigged against newcomers.

El casino clandestino era básicamente una estafa amañada contra los recién llegados.

fundamentalmenteadv.

Brasilian rodizio and traditional cuisine, basically meat and fish plates.

Rodicio brasileño y platos de cocina tradicional, fundamentalmente carnes y pescados.

prácticamenteadv.

Posting the meeting location online basically blew our cover and alerted everyone.

Publicar el lugar de la reunión en línea nos dejó prácticamente al descubierto.

esencialmenteadv.

Whatever the job, one is basically what others let you achieve.

En cualquier trabajo uno es esencialmente lo que los demás le dejan ser.

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Other translations for basically:

  • primordialmenteadv.
  • en resumenadv.
  • en el fondoadv.
  • en esenciaadv.

basically: Examples and translations in context

Insulting your mentor like that is basically spitting in his face.

Insultar así a tu mentor es básicamente escupirle en la cara a alguien.

Reforming the system without political will is basically pushing water uphill forever.

Reformar el sistema sin voluntad política es básicamente nadar contra corriente para siempre.

Bragging about cheating on the test was basically spitting in his eye.

Alardear de hacer trampa en el examen fue básicamente escupirle en la cara.

Among the students, the math teacher basically can walk on water.

Entre los estudiantes, el profesor de matemáticas básicamente es la leche.

The flashy casino on the outskirts was basically a big con game.

El llamativo casino de las afueras era, básicamente, un gran timo.

Assigning her three jobs at once basically set her up for failure.

Asignarle tres tareas a la vez básicamente la condenó al fracaso.

Breaking the promise publicly was basically spitting in the voters' faces.

Romper la promesa públicamente fue básicamente escupirles en la cara a los votantes.

Assigning her that chaotic department was basically throwing her to the lions.

Asignarle ese departamento caótico fue, básicamente, echarla a los leones.

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