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masculine

/ˈfondo/

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Translation

bottom; background; fund

Word origin

From Latin fundus ('bottom, base, farm'). The same root gives English fund, foundation and profound.

Origin: Latin
Root: fundus
English cognates: fund, foundation, profound

Grammar

Gendermasculine

Pluralfondos

Examples

The coin fell to the bottom of the river.

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Deep down, I know he is right.

The project funds ran out soon.

The painting has a very beautiful blue background.

I want to get to the bottom of this matter.

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This word is part of lesson 16.