hondo

deep

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An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g. the big dog).

adjective

1. (extending a long way down)

a. deep

El río está muy hondo en el centro.The river is very deep in the middle.

2. (intense)

a. profound

Expresamos nuestro hondo pesar por la partida de nuestro gran amigo y maestro.We express our profound sorrow at the departure of our great friend and teacher.

b. deep

Es con honda gratitud que le extiendo esta invitación a usted.It is with deep gratitude that I extend this invitation to you.

An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or other adverbs (e.g. to run quickly, very tired).

adverb

3. (profoundly)

a. deeply

Tápate la nariz y respira hondo por la boca antes de sumergirte.Plug your nose and breathe deeply through your mouth before going under the water.

A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g. el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).

masculine noun

4. (very far under water)

a. the depths

En el hondo del mar, se descubrió un pez que vive toda su vida sin luz.A fish that lives its entire life without light was discovered in the depths of the sea.

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hondo

An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g. the big dog).

adjective

1. (también fig)

a. deep

lo hondothe depths

calar hondo ento strike a chord with

en lo más hondo dein the depths of

cante hondoflamenco singing

hondo

adjective

1 (profundo) deep

plato hondo soup plate; en lo más hondo de la piscina at the deep end (of the pool); la hirió en lo más hondo de su ser he wounded her to the depths of her being; she was cut to the quick

2 (intenso) deep; profound

con hondo pesar with deep o profound sorrow

adverb

respirar hondo to breathe deeply

el hondo the depth(s)

plural

; (p)

hasta el hondo de los pulmones

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