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basics

[/ˈbeɪsɪks/]
noun
o básico, os fundamentos
1. The simplest and most important facts or principles of a subject or skill
I need to learn the basics of programming before moving to advanced topics.
Preciso aprender o básico de programação antes de passar para tópicos avançados.
2. Essential items or necessities
The basics include food, water, and shelter.
O básico inclui comida, água e abrigo.
3. Fundamental clothing or equipment without elaborate features
She prefers to wear basics like white t-shirts and jeans.
Ela prefere usar o básico como camisetas brancas e jeans.
Synonyms
fundamentalsessentialsrudimentsfoundationselements
Antonyms
advanced topicscomplexitiesluxuries

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
o básico, os fundamentos
Most common usage across Brazil
São Paulo
o básico, essenciais
Standard usage in business context
Portugal
o básico, o essencial
Often used interchangeably with 'essencial'

Related Idioms & Phrases

back to basics
get down to basics
stick to the basics
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