Kilo Lingo

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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

moneda .

The coin fell to the bottom of the river.

, .

Deep down, I know he is right.

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The project funds ran out soon.

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The painting has a very beautiful blue background.

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I want to get to the bottom of this matter.

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This word is part of lesson 16.