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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
fundamentals
essentials
rudiments
foundations
elements
Antonyms
advanced topics
complexities
luxuries
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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