Italian Word of the Day
basta
/BAS-ta/ • interjection / adverb — 30th of Apr, 2026
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Meaning: Enough; used to tell someone to stop or to say that something is sufficient
Examples
- Basta!
(Enough!) - Basta parlare, cominciamo.
(Enough talking, let's start.) - Mi basta un minuto per finire.
(I only need one minute to finish.)
Synonyms
- smettila
- abbastanza
Use 'basta' to tell someone to stop or to say something is sufficient. It can sound curt or firm in direct commands (e.g., 'Basta!'), while in phrases like 'mi basta' it politely indicates you need or have enough. Context and tone determine how strong it sounds.
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