Usages of bastare
Anna è molto sensibile, basta un film triste e piange subito.
Anna is very sensitive; just one sad movie and she cries right away.
Basta un sorriso per migliorare la giornata.
A smile is enough to improve the day.
Spesso basta un piccolo aiuto per risolvere un problema.
Often a little help is enough to solve a problem.
Basta che tu chiuda bene la cerniera della giacca, perché fuori tira vento.
You just have to close your jacket zipper well, because it’s windy outside.
A volte basta un messaggio per chiarire un piccolo malinteso.
Sometimes one message is enough to clear up a small misunderstanding.
Credevo che la ricotta sarebbe bastata, invece ho dovuto comprare un altro barattolo di yogurt.
I thought the ricotta would be enough, but instead I had to buy another jar of yogurt.
D’estate l’uva resta fresca in frigo, e una ciliegia dolce basta a migliorare la merenda.
In summer grapes stay fresh in the fridge, and one sweet cherry is enough to make the snack better.
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