se basa en

is based on

→ se
phrase Uncommon #17,501
is based on Used when one thing depends on, comes from, or is founded on something else.
SP: Mi decisión se basa en la información que recibí.
EN: My decision is based on the information I received.

Nuestro problema se basa en la falta de conocimientos.

Our problem stems from a lack of knowledge.

La vida no se basa en la moral de un cantante popular.

Life is not based on the morals of a popular singer.

— Las invasiones bárbaras (2003)

Toda su vida y su visión del mundo se basa en el odio.

His entire life and worldview are based on hatred.

Su forma de pensar se basa en su experiencia.

His way of thinking is based on his experience.

El humor estadounidense a menudo se basa en la exageración.

American humor is often based on exaggeration.

El éxito se basa en una disciplina constante.

Success is based on constant discipline.

El jazz se basa en la adaptación.

Jazz is based on adaptation.

— Rental Family (Familia de alquiler) (2025)

Esta se basa en el respeto mutuo y respeto significa igualdad e independencia.

This is based on mutual respect, and respect means equality and independence.

— El último emperador (1987)

Su lealtad se basa en eso.

Their loyalty is based on that.

La ciencia se basa en la observación.

Science is based on observation.

Su teoría se basa en los hechos.

His theory is based on facts.

Nuestra hipótesis se basa en experimentos sólidos.

Our hypothesis is based on solid experiments.

Tu argumento no se basa en la realidad.

Your argument is not based on reality.