basically

S2 W1

BrE /ˈbeɪsɪkliː/ AmE /ˈbeɪsɪkli/

adverb en → es

1 SIMPLIFY A2

used for saying that what you are going to say is the main or most important fact about something

esencialmente, básicamente, en esencia

  • basically + clause

Collocations basically agree/disagree with sb/sth · basically the same/different

  • Basically, we need to increase our sales.

    Básicamente, necesitamos aumentar nuestras ventas.

2 SIMPLIFY B1

used for saying that what you are going to say is a simple explanation of something complicated or difficult to understand

esencialmente, básicamente, en resumen

  • basically + clause

Collocations basically explain sth to sb · basically summarize sth for sb

  • Basically, the theory is very simple.

    En esencia, la teoría es muy sencilla.

1 INTRODUCE B2

used for introducing a statement or opinion that you are going to make

en realidad, en resumen, básicamente

  • basically + clause

Collocations basically admit/argue/suggest sth · basically claim/deny sth

  • Basically, I agree with you.

    En realidad, estoy de acuerdo contigo.

2 INTRODUCE B1

used for introducing a statement that is the main or most important fact about something

en resumen, básicamente, en esencia

  • basically + clause

Collocations basically state/mention sth · basically point out sth to sb

  • Basically, the main problem is lack of funding.

    En esencia, el problema principal es la falta de financiamiento.