La Palabra del Día: "básicamente"

Question

básicamente ( bah'-see-kah-mehn-teh )

adverb ( basically )

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Estamos buscando un corrector oficial de las frases en español. Si usted está interesado, por favor envíeme un PM.

Sinmeta will be correcting the Spanish sentences as his time permits. We still need more help with this very important task. Please correct your sentences according to his suggestions.

There are many native English speakers here, most of us can offer great suggestions to the English sentences. I will do my best to go through them all, too. Use today's Word of the Day in your own Spanish sentence (and include the English translation as well). Try to use the word in a completely new way and vote on the sentences you like best. The winner will be chosen based upon the correct use of the word as well as the number of votes.

Guidelines:

Write sentences at least 5 words long, but don't write a paragraph either. Write your Spanish sentence, but include the English translation as well. Make the corrections suggested by other users and moderators in the comments section (try not to use personal pronouns unless absolutely necessary). Use your own words! (Don't use a translator, copy from a book, use song lyrics, etc.) Have fun experimenting with Spanish.

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Examples:

** 1. Entonces, ¿se dejaron? - Básicamente sí, pero aún nos seguimos viendo.**

• So, you broke up? - Basically yes, but we're still seeing each other..*

** 2. Básicamente, lo que te estoy tratando de decir es que quiero tener más hijos.**

• Basically, what I'm trying to tell you is that I want more children.*

I wanted to send a special thanks to everyone that has been helping to correct in the palabra del dia. I know it is a time-consuming job and we all are very appreciative of your work and dedication to us and to SD!!

We haven't heard from Annie (Rac1) and we think her internet went down. We are sure Annie will be back when she is able to! -- Bandita --

Thanks for picking up the PDD. Hope Annie's OK!! - Noetol, Mar 27, 2013

Ditto bandit , is Annie taking a well deserved rest ? - ray76, Mar 28, 2013

Thanks, Bandit. :) - GraceM, Mar 28, 2013

Thanks Bandit & Sinmeta , hope Annie is fine !! - shish75, Mar 28, 2013

Answer 1

"Básicamente ,"La palabra que me parece molesta tanto en español

comoen Inglés. También es superflua.

"Basically " , The word that I find annoying in Spanish and English.

It is also superfluous.

I agree with you...basically. :D Sorry, I couldn't resist. - GraceM, Mar 28, 2013

You were correct in the first instance , "basically". Totally superfluous ! - ray76, Mar 28, 2013

Gracias Grace , mi amiga. - ray76, Mar 28, 2013

La palabra que me parece molesta tanto en español como en inglés. También es superflua. - sinmeta, Mar 28, 2013

Thank you sinmeta , and thanks for doing this for all of us , it really is very kind of you , we all appreciate it a lot. - ray76, Mar 28, 2013

:-) - Castor77, Mar 28, 2013

Answer 2

Básicamente, todo lo que tienes que hacer es pulsar el botón correcto. ¡Buena suerte y diviértete!

Basically, all you have to do is push the right button. Good luck and have fun!

As the great" Mr Peters " said , " He is suffering from a superfluity of the clapboards " Basically. From O'Henry. - ray76, Mar 28, 2013

Answer 3

During the week, I get up, go to work, come home, get the kids ready for bed, get things ready for tomorrow. then go to sleep. It is basically a daily routine.

Durante la semana, me despierto, voy al trabajo, vuelvo a casa, preparo a los niños para acostarse, preparo las cosas para el día siguiente, y me acuesto en la cama para dormir. Es básicamente una rutina diaria.

Answer 4

Estos dos superhéroes son básicamente iguales, pero diferentes.

These two superheroes are basically the same, only different.

superhéroes ... básicamente iguales, pero diferentes. - sinmeta, Mar 28, 2013

Thanks, sinmeta! - Noetol, Mar 28, 2013

Answer 5

La mayoria de las personas son basicamente buenas.

Most people are basically good.

I agree! :) - Noetol, Mar 27, 2013

Answer 6

Basically dude uh...... Cuando sospechas que alguien es un idiota, contar el número de veces que dicen "básicamente" al hablar.

When you suspect someone of being an idiot, count how many times they say 'basically' when talking.

Answer 7

A la jueza Judy en televisor la gusta decir “¡Deje de decir ‘básicamente’”!

Television’s Judge Judy likes to say “Stop saying 'basically'”!

Answer 8

Básicamente, debo saber términos como neumáaticos, surcos y dibujos para pasar el examen de conducir.

Basically I have to know terms like tires, treads, and tread patterns to pass the driving test.

conducir - sinmeta, Mar 28, 2013

And you have to drive well !! - shish75, Mar 28, 2013

Thanks, Sinmeta. I think I originally spelled it with an 'i' but for some reason, my English spell-check is 'self- correcting' several of my Spanish posts. Thanks for catching this one. - katydew, Mar 28, 2013

Answer 9

Basically one of each five persons in this world is chinese.

Básicamente, una de cada cinco personas en este mundo es chino.

Answer 10

Básicamente, tengo demasiada tarea y yo no debo estar haciendo esto ahora

Basically, I have too much homework and should not be doing this right now

Ah, the "I should be doing something else club" just got another member. jejejeje - katydew, Mar 28, 2013

Answer 11

Básicamente, realmente hacemos buena música!

Basically, we really do make good music!

Somewhat hard to believe, but I'll take you at your word. - katydew, Mar 28, 2013

Answer 12

Básicamente todo lo que necesita es comida suficiente para mantenerse saludable, suficiente ropa para quedarse caliente y un techo sobre la cabeza para protegerse de la lluvia.

Basically, all you need is enough food to keep you healthy, enough clothes to keep you warm and a roof over your head to protect you from rain.