basic

semplice, elementare

Semplice e facile da capire, oppure che offre solo le cose più necessarie.

In inglese semplice: Simple and easy to understand, or providing only the most necessary things.

• The room has basic furniture.
• We learned some basic cooking skills.
• This course gives beginners a basic understanding of computers.

Sinonimi: simple, elementary

Contrari: advanced, complex

Espressioni comuni: basic training, basic skills, basic equipment

essenziale, fondamentale

Necessario per vivere o perché qualcosa funzioni bene.

In inglese semplice: Necessary for life or for something to work properly.

• Everyone needs basic shelter.
• Clean water is a basic human need.
• The law protects our basic rights.

Sinonimi: essential, fundamental, necessary

Contrari: inessential

Espressioni comuni: basic needs, basic rights, basic requirement

basico, alcalino

Con un pH superiore a sette e capace di ridurre l’acidità di una sostanza.

In inglese semplice: Having a pH above seven and able to make an acid less strong.

• This solution is basic.
• Adding this powder makes the water more basic.
• The reaction works best under basic conditions.

Sinonimi: alkaline

Contrari: acidic

Espressioni comuni: basic solution, basic substance, basic conditions

basi, fondamenti

Le cose più importanti da sapere o avere, considerate insieme.

In inglese semplice: The most important things you need to know or have, usually considered together.

• Let us start with the basics.
• The course covers the basics of photography.
• Once you understand the basics, the harder tasks become easier.

Come si usa: the basics of something (We learned the basics of cooking.)

Sinonimi: essentials, fundamentals

Espressioni comuni: an important basic, a necessary basic

fondamento, nozione di base

Fatto, abilità o idea semplice che aiuta a capire o imparare cose più difficili.

In inglese semplice: A simple fact, skill, or idea that helps you understand or learn more difficult things.

• Counting is a basic of mathematics.
• He has mastered the basics of drawing.
• We reviewed a few basics before studying the harder material.

Come si usa: the basics of something (She taught us the basics of algebra.)

Sinonimi: fundamental, foundation

Espressioni comuni: an essential basic, master a basic

bene di prima necessità

Qualcosa di cui le persone hanno regolarmente bisogno, come cibo o vestiti.

In inglese semplice: Something people need regularly, such as food or clothing.

• Rice is a basic in many homes.
• They could barely afford basics like bread and milk.
• The shop sells household basics at low prices.

Sinonimi: necessity, staple, essential

Contrari: luxury

Espressioni comuni: a household basic, an everyday basic