base in Portuguese
base in Portuguese is baixo, ruim, base — base means the lowest part of something, on which it stands or rests; a foundation.
base in Portuguese
baixo
ruim
(now, rare) Inferior; unworthy, of poor quality.
base
base
The place where decisions for an organization are made; headquarters.
sede
The place where decisions for an organization are made; headquarters.
pique
A safe zone in the children's games of tag and hide-and-go-seek.
basear-se em
(transitive) To give as its foundation or starting point; to lay the foundation of.
basear-se em
(transitive) To be located (at a particular place).
ficar em
(transitive) To be located (at a particular place).
What does "base" mean?
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noun The lowest part of something, on which it stands or rests; a foundation.
"The tall vase wobbled because its base was too narrow."
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noun A place used as the main point of operations for a person, group, or military force.
"We used the cabin as a base while we explored the mountains."
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verb To use something as a starting point or foundation for a decision, argument, or story.
"The teacher based the test on the chapters we had read in class."
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adjective Morally low; without honour or decency.
"The villain in the story is driven by base greed and a love of cruelty."
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base in a sentence
- The tall vase wobbled because its base was too narrow.
- They built the statue on a solid stone base.
- We used the cabin as a base while we explored the mountains.
- The soldiers returned to base after the exercise.
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What is "base" in Portuguese?
"base" in Portuguese is baixo, ruim, base. base means: The lowest part of something, on which it stands or rests; a foundation.
How do you use "base" in a sentence?
Example: "The tall vase wobbled because its base was too narrow." In Portuguese, "base" is baixo, ruim, base.
Are there other ways to say "base" in Portuguese?
Yes — Portuguese has 7 translations listed for "base": baixo, ruim, base, sede, pique, basear-se em.
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