profundo

/pɾoˈfundo/

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Translation

deep

Word origin

From Latin profundus ('deep'), from pro ('forward') plus fundus ('bottom'). The same Latin fundus underlies English 'profound' and 'fund'.

Origin
Latin
Root
profundus
English cognates
profound, fund

Grammar

Feminineprofunda
Masc pluralprofundos
Fem pluralprofundas

Examples

pozo profundo .

The well is very deep and dark.

profundo .

He felt a deep pain in his chest.

hondo suspiro profundo.

Breathe deeply and let out a deep sigh.

profunda .

We had a very deep conversation last night.

profundo .

The lake is deeper than it looks.

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This word is part of lesson 41.