Meaning
base, alkaline
- basis
- base (bottom or supporting part; military base)
- mainstay
In a sentence
Questa crema ha una base molto leggera.
This cream has a very light base.
Hai studiato le basi della matematica?
Have you studied the basics of math?
Il caffè è la mia base ogni mattina.
Coffee is my mainstay every morning.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| base | feminine · singular |
| basi | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Use 'base' for physical foundations (e.g., building base) vs. 'basi' for abstract concepts (e.g., knowledge bases).
- Avoid confusing 'base' (noun) with 'basare' (verb, 'to base on'). They’re unrelated in spelling.
- In chemistry, 'base' is feminine: 'una base forte'. Elsewhere, it’s usually masculine: 'un base militare'.