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basically
[/ˈbeɪsɪkli/]
adverb
basicamente
1.
in the most essential or fundamental way; at the core or foundation
Basically, we need to finish this project by Friday.
Basicamente, precisamos terminar este projeto até sexta-feira.
2.
used to simplify or reduce something to its simplest form
It's basically the same thing, just with a different name.
É basicamente a mesma coisa, só com um nome diferente.
3.
in actual fact; fundamentally or essentially
He's basically right about the situation.
Ele está basicamente certo sobre a situação.
NYC Slang
basically, like, yo
Synonyms
essentially
fundamentally
in essence
at heart
primarily
Antonyms
superficially
peripherally
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
basicamente
standard usage
São Paulo
basicamente
common in formal and informal speech
Rio de Janeiro
basicamente
standard usage, sometimes shortened to 'basicão' in very informal contexts
Portugal
basicamente
standard usage
Related Idioms & Phrases
basically speaking
when you get down to it
at the end of the day
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