Posar les bases de
Example: Cal posar les bases de la nova cooperació internacional avui mateix.
Definition
"Posar les bases de" means to establish the fundamental principles or groundwork necessary for the development or success of something, such as a plan, project, or cooperation, ensuring a solid foundation for future growth or progress.
Translations
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To lay the foundations for -
Sentar las bases de -
De basis leggen voor -
Poser les bases de -
Die Grundlagen legen für
Etymology
The phrase "Posar les bases de" comes from Catalan, where "posar" means 'to put' or 'to place,' and "bases" means 'bases' or 'foundations.' It literally means 'to put the bases of,' referring to setting up essential supports. Did you know that in many languages, establishing 'bases' metaphorically relates to building strong beginnings?
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