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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Do not use profundo unchanged with every noun: match gender and number.
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Choose the correct form: El túnel es ___. (profundo / profunda)
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profundo
profundo matches the masculine singular tunnel.
Choose the correct form: Las heridas son ___. (profundos / profundas)
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profundas
profundas matches the feminine plural wounds.
Choose the correct form: Su silencio expresó un dolor ___. (profundo / profundos)
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profundo
profundo describes the masculine singular pain.
Practice round
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Choose the correct form: El túnel es ___. (profundo / profunda)
Choose the correct form: Las heridas son ___. (profundos / profundas)
Choose the correct form: Su silencio expresó un dolor ___. (profundo / profundos)
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