el
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.
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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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