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canasta básica

Also spelled: canasta básica familiar de alimentos

Definition

The official list of basic foods with its monthly cost, published and updated by the government. It is the figure used to argue whether wages are enough, and its continuously rise is a frequent topic on the news.

Example

The canasta básica went up again this month.La canasta básica volvió a subir este mes.

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