# basic vs básica

> Spanish confusable word pair

## The two words

### basic
*adjective · IPA /ˈbeɪ.sɪk/ · frequency rank #24,753*
Básico, fundamental.

### básica
*adjective · IPA [ˈbasika] · frequency rank #3,305*
Forma del femenino de básico.

## Source
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