Describe physical depth and intense feelings with a versatile Spanish adjective.

The idea

Profundo agrees with its noun: profundo, profunda, profundos and profundas. It can also express intensity.

Examples

  • El lago es profundo.The lake is deep.
  • La piscina es profunda.The pool is deep.
  • Los pozos son profundos.The wells are deep.
  • Las raíces son profundas.The roots are deep.
  • Su pregunta provocó una reflexión profunda.Their question prompted deep reflection.
  • Después del viaje, sintieron un profundo alivio.After the journey, they felt profound relief.

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Watch out

Do not use profundo unchanged with every noun: match gender and number.

Try it yourself

  1. Choose the correct form: El túnel es ___. (profundo / profunda)

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    profundo

    profundo matches the masculine singular tunnel.

  2. Choose the correct form: Las heridas son ___. (profundos / profundas)

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    profundas

    profundas matches the feminine plural wounds.

  3. Choose the correct form: Su silencio expresó un dolor ___. (profundo / profundos)

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    profundo

    profundo describes the masculine singular pain.

Use it today

Write an original sentence about a deep place or an intense feeling.