Spanish Conversation · Level 2
86 words
Spanish word
fundamento
Pronunciation
IPA/fundaˈmento/
Meaning
- masculine nounfoundation
Example
El fundamento del éxito es la práctica.
The foundation of success is practice.
More examples
Un fundamento práctico facilita el aprendizaje.
A practical foundation facilitates learning.
Core concept
Underlying base or reason on which a norm, rule, or theory rests.
Common phrases
fundamento práctico
practical foundation
fundamento científico
scientific basis
Similar words
razón: A reason or explanation accounting for why something is true or done.
motivo: A motive or trigger that arises from circumstances or feelings and leads to action.
base: A foundational layer or principle that provides structural or logical support.
pilar: A key supporting element that holds up an organization, system, or project.
Definition in Spanish
Motivo o base esencial de algo, especialmente en argumentos, normas o teorías.
Word origin
The word derives from Latin fundamentum, literally 'something placed at the bottom', via fundus 'bottom' and fundare 'to found', and it is used figuratively for an intellectual or legal basis.
Usage tips
- In everyday Spanish fundamento denotes justification, whereas cimientos or cimentación name a building's physical foundation.
Other meanings
- reasonnoun
- basenoun
Opposites
- superficialidadsuperficialitynoun
Related words
- fundamentalfundamentaladjective
- fundamentalmentefundamentallyadverb