English–Spanish

“bottom” in Spanish

Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈfondo/

Example

El vaso tiene agua hasta el fondo.

There is water in the glass up to the bottom.

Illustration for fondo (bottom)

How to say “bottom” in Spanish

“Bottom” in Spanish is fondo.

Lowest internal surface of a container, ground, or object.

Full entry for fondo: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with fondo

Se oía música de fondo en la cafetería.

There was background music in the café.

Tips for using fondo

  • Distinguish al fondo ('at the back' or 'at the bottom'), a fondo ('thoroughly'), and fondos ('funds'), and note that fondo can also mean a visual background as in fondo de pantalla.

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