bedrock
BrE /ˈbed.rɒk/ AmE /ˈbed.rɑːk/
noun en → es
the solid rock beneath the surface of the earth, especially when it is covered by softer material
roca madre, roca base
- bedrock of something
Collocations bedrock of the economy · bedrock of society
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The bedrock beneath the city is limestone.
La roca madre bajo la ciudad es caliza.
the basic principles or beliefs on which something is based; a foundation or basis for an idea, theory, etc.
fundamento, base
- bedrock of something
Collocations bedrock of democracy · bedrock of morality
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The bedrock of a healthy society is respect for the law.
La base de una sociedad saludable es el respeto por la ley.