Basta facts for kids

Basta is a word that can mean many different things! It's often used in Spanish and Italian to say "enough" or "stop." But it's also a name for places, people, and even things in books or on TV.

What Does Basta Mean?

The word "Basta" comes from languages like Spanish and Italian. It means "enough" or "stop." You might hear someone say "¡Ya basta!" which means "Enough already!" or "That's enough!"

Places Called Basta

Some places around the world are named Basta.

Basta in Jordan

• Basta (Jordan) is a very old village and an important archaeological site in Jordan. This means people have found ancient ruins and artifacts there, helping us learn about history.

Basta in Scotland

• Basta, Shetland is a place in the Shetland Islands, which are north of Scotland.

People Named Basta

Many people have "Basta" as part of their name.

Basta the Rapper

• Basta (rapper) (born in 1980) is a famous Russian rapper and musician. His real name is Vasily Vakulenko. He is known for his popular songs and albums.

Dušan Basta the Footballer

• Dušan Basta (born in 1984) is a professional footballer from Serbia. He plays as a defender, helping his team protect their goal.

Giorgio Basta the General

• Giorgio Basta (1544–1607) was an Italian general. He was a military leader who fought in many battles during his time.

Basta in Entertainment

"Basta" also appears in books and TV shows.

Basta in Books

• Basta (Inkworld) is a character in the popular Inkheart book series by Cornelia Funke. He is one of the villains in the story.

Basta on TV

• Basta (TV series) was a Flemish (Belgian) TV show. It was known for being funny and sometimes a bit mischievous.

Other Uses of Basta

Basta the Herbicide

• Basta (herbicide) is also a name for a type of chemical called glufosinate. This chemical is used in farming to kill unwanted plants, like weeds.

Basta in Politics

• Basta! (coalition) is the name of a political group in Portugal. A "coalition" is when different political parties or groups work together for a common goal.

See also

• If you want to learn more about "Basta" in Spanish, you can check out this page: Basta para niños
• All pages with titles containing "Basta"
• Bastar (disambiguation)