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"Basing" is a form of "base", a noun which is often translated as "la base". "Based on" is a phrase which is often translated as "basado en". Learn more about the difference between "based on" and "basing" below.
based on(
beyst
an
)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
1. (founded on)
a. basado en
The results of the study are based on the interviews conducted by the lead researcher.Los resultados del estudio están basados en las entrevistas llevadas a cabo por la investigadora principal.
b. sobre la base de
Based on our success with the previous project, we were able to finance this one.Sobre la base de nuestro proyecto anterior, pudimos financiar este.
c. en función de
We'll make our decision based on the evidence available at the time.Tomaremos nuestra decisión en función de las pruebas disponibles en esos momentos.
d. con base en
Based on the increase in asthma cases in children in the city, new air-pollution regulations will be introduced starting next month.Con base en el aumento de casos de asma en niños en la ciudad, nuevas reglas contra la contaminación atmosférica se introducirán a partir del mes que viene.
base(
beys
)A noun is a word referring to a person, animal, place, thing, feeling, or idea (e.g., man, dog, house).
a. la base (F) (wall, skull, lamp)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
The base of the wall was damaged by termites.La base de la pared fue dañada por las termitas.
b. el pie (M) (mountain, tree, cliff)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
The farm at the base of the mountain was washed away in a flash flood.La finca al pie de la montaña fue arrastrada por una inundación repentina.
c. el pedestal (M) (statue, sculpture)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
At the base of the statue there's an inscription commemorating the battle of Lepanto.En el pedestal de la estatua hay una inscripción que conmemora la batalla de Lepanto.
2. (figurative) (starting point)
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning; metaphorical (e.g., carrot, bean).
b. el fundamento (M)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
The base of the debate on abortion is when life begins.El fundamento de la discusión sobre el aborto es cuándo empieza la vida.
3. (military)
a. la sede (F)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
The rescue mission base is located in the center of the earthquake-hit zone.La sede de la misión de rescate se encuentra en el centro de la zona afectada por el terremoto.
a. la base (F)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
I’m looking for recipes with a tomato base to use up the tomatoes from the garden.Estoy buscando recetas con una base de tomate para usar los tomates de la huerta.
6. (sports)
a. la base (F)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
Luis studied base two calculations as a part of his computer programming class.Luís estudio cálculos de base dos como parte de su clase de programación de computadoras.
8. (chemistry)
a. la base (F)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
An antacid is a base that is used to neutralize excess stomach acid.Un antiácido es una base que se utiliza para neutralizar el exceso de ácido estomacal.
10. (politics)
A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
11. (to found)
a. basar
Felipe bases all of his arguments on the Bible.Felipe basa todos sus argumentos en la Biblia.
b. fundamentar
Dr. Rubin based her thesis on data she had collected in her field work in Kenya.La doctora Rubin fundamentó su tesis en datos que había reunido en su trabajo de campo en Kenia.
12. (to locate)
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
13. (vile)
a. vil
Jones refused to respond to such base accusations.Jones se negó a responder a acusaciones tan viles.
b. bajo
He kept looking for ways to satisfy his base instincts.No paraba de buscar formas de satisfacer sus bajos instintos.
c. abyecto
Accusing a citizen with no chance of defending himself is a truly base act.Acusar a un ciudadano sin posibilidad de defenderse es un acto verdaderamente abyecto.
14. (minimum)
a. básico
The position has a base pay of $1,000 per week.El puesto tiene un salario básico de $1,000 por semana.
15. (non-precious)
16. (chemistry)
a. base
You need to add a base substance to neutralize the acid.Hay que agregar una sustancia base para neutralizar el ácido.
