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basic

[/ˈbeɪsɪk/]
adjective
básico
1. of, relating to, or forming a base; fundamental or essential
We need to cover the basic principles before moving on.
Precisamos cobrir os princípios básicos antes de prosseguir.
2. simple, uncomplicated, or elementary
She has basic computer skills.
Ela tem habilidades básicas de informática.
3. of minimal quality or standard; ordinary
The hotel offers basic accommodation.
O hotel oferece acomodação básica.
4. (chemistry) having the properties of a base; alkaline
A basic solution has a pH greater than 7.
Uma solução básica tem pH maior que 7.
Synonyms
fundamentalessentialelementarysimplerudimentary
Antonyms
advancedcomplexcomplicatedsophisticated

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
básico
standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
básico
identical to general Brazilian Portuguese
Rio de Janeiro
básico
identical to general Brazilian Portuguese
Portugal
básico
same usage as Brazilian Portuguese; also 'elementar' for 'elementary'

Related Idioms & Phrases

back to basics
basic instinct
the basics
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