basta
Americaninterjection
Usage
What does basta mean? Basta is an Italian and Spanish word meaning "Stop!" or "That's enough!"
Example Sentences
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One of the strikes targeted Basta, a working-class neighborhood in the heart of the capital.
From Barron's • Apr. 8, 2026
Jessica Basta sang all the songs with a flair for parody and proved ebullient in “I Like Ike.”
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 15, 2024
Hassan Jaafar, a 22-year-old security guard, was at home with friends just 50m from the Basta strike.
From BBC • Oct. 11, 2024
Basta noted the Fed's leadership overall has ample numbers of monetary policy experts, so the addition of two relative newcomers to the field is not too concerning.
From Reuters • May 12, 2023
Then she turned toward Basta, her face expressionless.
From "Inkheart" by Cornelia Funke
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