Spanish word

profundo

Pronunciation

IPA/pɾoˈfundo/

Meaning

  • adjectivedeep

Example

El pozo es profundo.

The well is deep.

Illustration for profundo (deep)

More examples

Su voz suena profunda.

His voice sounds deep.

Core concept

A well whose bottom is far below the rim.

Common phrases

  • pozo profundo

    deep well

  • voz profunda

    deep voice

  • conversación profunda

    deep conversation

Similar words

hondo: Goes deep from top to bottom in a straightforward, everyday way for cavities.

Definition in Spanish

Que tiene mucha distancia entre la superficie y el fondo; se usa para cuerpos de agua, pozos y otros objetos y también en sentido figurado para ideas o emociones de gran profundidad.

Word origin

Derives from Latin profundus (pro- 'forward' + fundus 'bottom'), originally 'reaching the bottom', and passes into Spanish as the modern adjective profundo meaning 'deep'.

Usage tips

  • When giving a measured depth, Spanish normally uses 'metros de profundidad' or 'tiene X metros de profundidad' rather than saying the number plus 'profundo' directly.

Other meanings

  • profoundadjective
  • deep-rootedadjective

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