base

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BrE /beɪs/ AmE /beɪs/

noun / verb en → es

past based pp based ing basin

1 FOUNDATION [countable] A2

the lowest part of something that supports the rest of it

base, fundamento

  • the base of sth

Collocations base of a mountain · base of the pyramid

  • The base of the statue is made of marble.

    La base de la estatua está hecha de mármol.

2 STARTING POINT [countable] B1

the starting point or main idea that something is built on

base, punto de partida

  • base sth on/upon sth

Collocations base a decision on facts · base an argument on evidence

  • The report is based on interviews with local residents.

    El informe se basa en entrevistas con residentes locales.

3 MILITARY [countable] B1

a place where soldiers or other military personnel are stationed and trained

base militar, cuartel general

  • military base

Collocations naval base · air force base

  • The soldiers are stationed at a military base in the desert.

    Los soldados están estacionados en una base militar en el desierto.

4 SPORTS [countable] B1

the part of a sports field where players score points or goals

base, zona de anotación

  • home base

Collocations first base · touch home base

  • The runner touched home base and scored a point.

    El corredor tocó la base de casa y anotó un punto.

5 ESTABLISH [transitive] B1

to use something as the starting point or main idea for something else

basar, fundamentar

  • base sth on/upon sth

Collocations base a theory on research · base an argument on facts

  • The proposal is based on extensive market research.

    La propuesta se basa en una investigación de mercado extensa.

6 LOCATE [transitive] B1

to locate or establish something in a particular place

establecer, ubicar

  • base sth in/at/on sth

Collocations base operations in a city · base a company on innovation

  • The company is based in New York.

    La empresa está ubicada en Nueva York.

7 CALCULATE [transitive] B2

to calculate or determine something using a particular method or system

calcular, determinar

  • base sth on/upon sth

Collocations base the price on demand · base a decision on data

  • The tax is based on income.

    El impuesto se basa en el ingreso.

8 FOUNDATION [countable] B2

the main ingredient or substance that forms the basis of something

base, ingrediente principal

  • base of sth

Collocations base of a recipe · base of a product

  • The base of the sauce is tomato.

    La base de la salsa es el tomate.