base
BrE /beɪs/ AmE /beɪs/
noun / verb en → es
past based pp based ing basin
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
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The base of the statue is made of marble.
La base de la estatua está hecha de mármol.
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
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The report is based on interviews with local residents.
El informe se basa en entrevistas con residentes locales.
a place where soldiers or other military personnel are stationed and trained
base militar, cuartel general
- military base
Collocations naval base · air force base
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The soldiers are stationed at a military base in the desert.
Los soldados están estacionados en una base militar en el desierto.
the part of a sports field where players score points or goals
base, zona de anotación
- home base
Collocations first base · touch home base
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The runner touched home base and scored a point.
El corredor tocó la base de casa y anotó un punto.
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
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The proposal is based on extensive market research.
La propuesta se basa en una investigación de mercado extensa.
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
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The company is based in New York.
La empresa está ubicada en Nueva York.
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
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The tax is based on income.
El impuesto se basa en el ingreso.
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
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The base of the sauce is tomato.
La base de la salsa es el tomate.