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profunda

pro-FÚN-da/pɾoˈfunda/

“profunda” means “deep” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:

deep

Also: low
A small red and white fishing boat floats on the surface of a vast, deep blue ocean. The water below the boat is intensely dark, indicating extreme depth.

📝 In Action

La cueva era muy profunda y oscura.

A1

The cave was very deep and dark.

Necesitamos una olla más profunda para hacer la sopa.

A2

We need a deeper pot to make the soup.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • honda (deep (less common))
  • baja (low (for sound))

Antonyms

Common Collocations

  • agua profunda – deep water
  • fosa profunda – deep trench

profound, intense

Also: deep
A simple silhouette of a person sitting alone on a low grassy hill at night, gazing upward at a large, bright full moon, conveying a feeling of profound contemplation.

📝 In Action

Sintió una alegría profunda al ver a su familia.

B1

She felt a profound joy upon seeing her family.

Necesito una disculpa profunda por lo que pasó.

B2

I need a sincere/profound apology for what happened.

Tuvo una noche de sueño profunda después del viaje.

B1

She had a night of deep sleep after the trip.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • intensa (intense)
  • sincera (sincere)
  • seria (serious)

Antonyms

Common Collocations

  • respiración profunda – deep breath
  • tristeza profunda – profound sadness

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "profunda" in Spanish:

deep→intense→low→profound→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: profunda

Question 1 of 2

Which sentence uses 'profunda' to describe an intense feeling?

📚 More Resources

👥 Word Family▼
profundo(deep (masculine form)) — Adjective
profundidad(depth) — Noun
profundizar(to deepen or study in depth) — Verb
🎵 Rhymes▼
segundarotunda
📚 Etymology▼

The word comes directly from the Latin *profundus*, which is itself a combination of *pro-* (before, forward) and *fundus* (bottom). It literally means 'going far down toward the bottom.'

First recorded: 13th century

Cognates (Related words)

Italian: profondaFrench: profonde

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is 'profunda' the only form of this word?

No, 'profunda' is the feminine singular form. You must use 'profundo' when describing masculine nouns (el pozo profundo), 'profundos' for masculine plural, and 'profundas' for feminine plural.

Can 'profunda' be used to describe people?

Yes, but usually in a figurative sense, meaning someone is thoughtful, complex, or serious. For example, 'una escritora profunda' (a profound/thoughtful writer).