How is the phrase sentar las bases translated from Spanish to English

English translation
lay groundwork
phrase

Preparar la base de un trabajo futuro.

To prepare the basis for future work.

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  • Estas conversaciones sientan las bases de un acuerdo real. — These talks lay groundwork for a real deal.

  • Su investigación temprana sentó las bases de todo el proyecto. — Her early research laid groundwork for the whole project.

  • Tenemos que sentar las bases antes de contratar a nadie. — We need to lay groundwork before we hire anyone.

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