Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

basta

interjection
/ˈbɑːstə/
Definition
An expression used to indicate that something is enough or that a limit has been reached.
Examples
  • Basta de conversa! Vamos ao que interessa.
  • Ela disse ‘basta’ quando não aguentava mais a situação.
  • Ele gritou ‘basta’ após tantas reclamações.
Meaning
In Portuguese, ‘basta’ means ‘enough’ or ‘stop’. It can be used to convey that no more of something is needed or that further discussion or action is unwelcome.
Synonyms
  • chega
  • suficiente
  • pare