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basta

/bæstə/ interjection · British & US
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What does basta mean?

interjection

An expression used to indicate that something is enough or that a limit has been reached. It can also be used to convey a sense of finality or to end a conversation.

Example

"The teacher said 'basta' to the student who continued to ask questions after the bell rang."

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