Kilo Lingo

/ˈondo/

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Translation

deep

Word origin

From Latin fundus ('bottom'), the same root behind profundo. Old Spanish fondo and hondo split from a single source, one keeping the f and one the aspirated h.

Origin
Latin
Root
fundus
English cognates
profound, fund

Grammar

Femininehonda
Masc pluralhondos
Fem pluralhondas

Examples

.

The river is very deep in this part.

.

He felt a deep pain in his chest.

Cavaron pozo .

They dug a deep well to draw water.

llenaba .

His deep voice filled the room.

.

I hold a very deep affection for my grandmother.

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This word is part of lesson 78.