basado en
/basado en/from spelling rules
The Spanish phrase for "based on" is basado en.
The phrase is used to indicate that something is developed or derived from a specific source or set of facts.
How does it change in a sentence?
The phrase must agree in gender and number with the noun it modifies. Use basada en if the subject is feminine, basados en for masculine plural subjects and basadas en for feminine plural subjects.
How do you pronounce it?
/basado en/
What mistakes should you avoid?
Avoid using basado de. While English speakers might accidentally translate "based of" directly, you must use the preposition en instead of de.
Did you know?
- The word basado is a semantic loan from the English 'based'. While the Spanish word base existed for centuries, using it as a verb to mean 'derived from' is a relatively modern adoption from English.
- When a movie is 'based on a true story', Spanish speakers say basada en hechos reales, which literally translates to 'based on real facts'.
- While basado en is common today, some strict grammarians still view the phrase as an 'anglicismo', an unnecessary imitation of English grammar.
Examples in context
- El alfabeto del esperanto está basado en el alfabeto del latín.The Esperanto alphabet is based on the Latin alphabet.Tatoeba #2343410 by marcelostockle, translation #7796000 by sharris123
- Esto está basado en hechos.This is based on fact.Tatoeba #1176818 by darinmex, translation #55600 by CK
- El proyecto fue desarrollado con base en investigaciones previas.The project was developed based on previous research.
- Según lo que me contaron, la película es muy buena.Based on what I've been told, the movie is really good.
- A partir de este libro, escribí mi propia historia.Based on this book, I wrote my own story.
- Tomando como base tu consejo, decidí cambiar de carrera.Based on your advice, I decided to change careers.
- El guion está basado en una novela.The script is based on a novel.
Example conversation
Alejandro and Lucía are discussing a new project.
- AlejandroMi proyecto está basado en datos actuales.My project is based on current data.
- LucíaEso suena muy profesional, Alejandro.That sounds very professional, Alejandro.
- AlejandroSí, quiero que sea muy preciso.Yes, I want it to be very precise.
- LucíaEstoy segura de que te irá bien.I am sure you will do well.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries basado, en, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
