No. 1,778 in Catalan
basa
The Catalan word "basa" means "pond" or "pool" in English.
In a sentence
Vaig veure una basa d'aigua al camp.
I saw a pool of water in the field.
Here, 'basa' refers to a small accumulation of water, such as a puddle.
La teoria es basa en diversos estudis científics.
The theory is based on several scientific studies.
In this sentence, 'basa' is used as a verb conjugation from 'basar', meaning to base or justify something upon.
Van posar la basa perquè es reflectís el cel.
They placed the pool so that the sky would be reflected.
Here, 'basa' is used as a noun referring to a pool or artificial body of water created for a purpose.
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