Spanish word

profundidad

Pronunciation

IPA/pɾofundiˈðað/

Meaning

  • feminine noundepth

Example

¿Cuál es la profundidad de la piscina?

What is the depth of the pool?

Illustration for profundidad (depth)

More examples

La profundidad del mar sorprende a los científicos.

The depth of the sea surprises scientists.

Core concept

Vertical distance from a surface down to the bottom.

Common phrases

  • profundidad del mar

    depth of the sea

  • profundidad máxima

    maximum depth

Similar words

fondo: Lowest part inside a container or place, the base at the very bottom.

Definition in Spanish

Distancia vertical entre la superficie y el fondo de un lugar u objeto; en sentido figurado, grado o intensidad de algo.

Word origin

The word comes from Latin profunditas, from profundus 'deep' (pro- + fundus 'bottom'), meaning 'deepness'.

Usage tips

  • When asking physical depth, include the object such as piscina or pozo because Spanish normally uses la profundidad de X and gives measurements in meters.

Other meanings

  • profunditynoun

Opposites

  • superficialidadshallownessnoun

Related words

Word lists with this word