This is the 1778th most frequent Catalan word.
basa
The Catalan word "basa" means "pond" or "pool" in English.
Here, 'basa' refers to a small accumulation of water, such as a puddle.
Vaig veure una basa d'aigua al camp.
I saw a pool of water in the field.
In this sentence, 'basa' is used as a verb conjugation from 'basar', meaning to base or justify something upon.
La teoria es basa en diversos estudis científics.
The theory is based on several scientific studies.
Here, 'basa' is used as a noun referring to a pool or artificial body of water created for a purpose.