cosas básicas
/kosas basikas/from spelling rules
The English phrase "basic things" translates to Spanish as cosas básicas.
Did you know?
- The word básica is frequently used in modern Spanish slang, especially among youth, to describe a person who is predictable or lacks original taste.
- The word cosa comes from the Latin causa, which originally meant 'cause' or 'lawsuit' before it evolved to mean 'thing'.
- Spanish has a specific word, canasta básica, which refers to the government-defined list of basic food items needed for a household to survive.
Examples in context
- Buenos díasGood morning
- ¿Cómo está usted?How are you?
- Mucho gustoNice to meet you
- Por favorPlease
- GraciasThank you
- DisculpeExcuse me/Sorry
- HolaHello
- Hola, ¿cómo estás?Hello, how are you?
- Me llamo [Your Name]My name is [Your Name]
- ¿De dónde eres?Where are you from?
- Soy de [Your Country]I am from [Your Country]
- Disculpe, ¿dónde está el baño?Excuse me, where is the restroom?
- ¿Puede ayudarme?Can you help me?
- ¿Hablas inglés?Do you speak English?
- No entiendoI don't understand
- PerdónPardon/Excuse me
- ¿Qué me recomienda?What do you recommend?
- Quisiera [dish or drink]I would like [dish or drink]
- La cuenta, por favorThe bill, please
- ¿Tienen menú en inglés?Do you have an English menu?
- Gracias, está muy ricoThank you, it's delicious
- ¿Cuánto cuesta?How much does it cost?
- ¿Dónde está [place]?Where is [place]?
- Estoy buscandoI am looking for
- ¿A qué hora cierra?What time does it close?
- Gracias por su ayudaThank you for your help
- Solo necesito las cosas básicas para el viaje.I only need the basic things for the trip.
- En el curso enseñan cosas básicas de cocina.In the course, they teach basic cooking things.
- Debemos cubrir las cosas básicas primero.We must cover the basic things first.
Example conversation
Lucía and Alejandro are preparing for a camping trip.
- Lucía¿Tienes la lista de las cosas básicas?Do you have the list of the basic things?
- AlejandroSí, Lucía, ya las tengo todas.Yes, Lucía, I have them all already.
- LucíaPerfecto, no olvides las cosas básicas.Perfect, don't forget the basic things.
- AlejandroNo te preocupes, todo está listo.Don't worry, everything is ready.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
