Usages of bastar
Para encher o copo de limonada, basta rodar a torneira com cuidado.
To fill the glass with lemonade, just turn on the tap carefully.
Basta um café para começar o dia.
A coffee is enough to start the day.
Basta que a ligação funcione bem para a consulta online correr sem problemas.
It is enough that the connection works well for the online appointment to go smoothly.
A médica diz que basta que eu durma mais para o meu corpo recuperar melhor.
The doctor says that it is enough that I sleep more for my body to recover better.
Basta que bebas água e descanses um pouco para a dor de cabeça melhorar.
It is enough that you drink water and rest a bit for the headache to get better.
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