Basar
Example: Els comerciants basaren els preus segons la demanda del mercat.
Definition
"Basar" is a verb meaning to set or establish something, such as prices, on a particular foundation or principle. For example, merchants basar the prices according to market demand, implying they determine prices based on specific criteria or conditions.
Etymology
The Catalan verb "basar" comes from the Latin word 'basis', which means foundation or base. Did you know? The concept behind "basar" literally involves laying down a base or foundation, which perfectly fits its usage in setting prices or principles.
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"Basar" appears in the Vocaplus list "Catalan - General - (B1) - set 4", containing 113 commonly used words.
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