baseado
/ba.zeˈa.du/
In Portuguese, the English slang "based" can be translated as baseado. Wiktionary also lists based.
Meaning: (Internet slang) admirable, praiseworthy (adj)
Ways to say it
| Portuguese | IPA |
|---|---|
| baseado | /ba.zeˈa.du/ (Brazil) /ba.ziˈa.du/ (Brazil) |
| based |
In internet slang, the Portuguese word baseado is used as a direct loan translation of the English slang "based" to mean someone who is admirable or unapologetic.
Which one should you use?
You can use the Portuguese word baseado to translate the slang, but Portuguese speakers often use the English word based directly in internet comments instead of the translated baseado.
How does it change in a sentence?
As an adjective, baseado must agree in gender and number with the noun it describes (e.g., baseada for feminine, baseados for masculine plural).
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is /ba.zeˈa.du/. It has 4 syllables, with the stress on the 3rd syllable.
Did you know?
- While the English slang refers to being unapologetic, the Portuguese word baseado is also the standard word for a 'joint' or a hand-rolled cigarette containing cannabis.
- The word base in the Portuguese baseado shares a common ancestor with the English word 'basis' through the Greek word βᾰ́σῐς.
- Because baseado refers to a foundation, using it as slang for 'admirable' implies the person has a solid, unshakeable foundation of beliefs.
Examples in context
- Seu argumento era baseado em fatos.His argument was based on facts.This sentence shows how to use baseado to describe an argument founded on facts.Tatoeba #5078990 by ToinhoAlam, translation #285875 by CK
- Há vários navegadores baseados no Google Chrome.There are a lot of browsers based on Google Chrome.This sentence shows how to use baseado to describe browsers founded on Google Chrome.Tatoeba #9003167 by Ricardo14, translation #10528678 by DJ_Saidez
- Também foi feito um excelente filme baseado na peça.An excellent movie based on the play was also made.This sentence shows how to use baseado to describe a movie founded on a play.Tatoeba #8238890 by josivangoncalves, translation #8158240 by AlanF_US
- Eu tomei minha decisão com base em fatos concretos.I made my decision based on concrete facts.
- A decisão foi fundamentada em evidências científicas.The decision was based on scientific evidence.
- A minha tese tem por base um estudo exaustivo.My thesis is based on an exhaustive study.
- 19 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Felipe and Camila are discussing a controversial opinion on social media.
- FelipeVocê viu o que ele postou? Muito baseado!Did you see what he posted? So based!
- CamilaEu concordo, ele falou a verdade sem medo.I agree, he told the truth without fear.
- FelipeÉ raro ver alguém ser tão baseado hoje em dia.It's rare to see someone be so based these days.
- CamilaSim, esse comentário foi realmente corajoso.Yes, that comment was truly courageous.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “based” translations and entries baseado, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries baseado, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
