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"Profundamente" is an adverb which is often translated as "deeply", and "profundo" is an adjective which is often translated as "deep". Learn more about the difference between "profundamente" and "profundo" below.
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An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or other adverbs (e.g., to run quickly, very tired).
adverb
a. deeply
Te estoy profundamente agradecido por ayudarme.I'm deeply grateful to you for helping me.
b. profoundly
La carta de Alicia era profundamente conmovedora.Alicia's letter was profoundly moving.
c. in depth
Tenemos que estudiar el problema profundamente para encontrarle la solución adecuada.We need to study this problem in depth in order to find the right solution.
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An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
adjective
a. deep
Ten cuidado de no caer en ese pozo profundo.Be careful not to fall into that deep well.
a. profound
Los libros de García Márquez tocan temas profundos.García Márquez's books touch on profound subjects.
b. deep
Al ver que no llegaban, Carmen sintió una preocupación profunda.When they didn't arrive, Carmen felt a deep concern.
a. deep
Después de jugar todo el día, los niños cayeron en un sueño profundo.After playing all day, the children fell into a deep sleep.
b. sound
Timoteo intentó despertar a su hermano, pero estaba en un sueño profundo.Timoteo tried to wake his brother up, but he was sound asleep.
a. deep
Con esa voz profunda debería ser locutor de radio.With such a deep voice, you should consider becoming a radio announcer.
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