What does "base" mean in English?

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base

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base

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Alternative translations of "base"

basis
foundation
baseboard
alkali

Examples of how to use "base" in Spanish

Spanish
Esta es la base del problema.
English
This is the root of the problem.
Spanish
La base de la lámpara está rota.
English
The base of the lamp is broken.
Spanish
Necesitamos una base para el argumento.
English
We need a basis for the argument.
Spanish
La base del pastel es de galleta.
English
The base of the cake is made of cookies.
Spanish
Pintaron la base antes del color final.
English
They painted the base coat before the final color.

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Esta es la base del problema.

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