profundamente
/pro-foon-dah-MEN-teh/
deeply
The music touched him profoundly (emotionally/intensely).
profundamente(adverb)
deeply
?emotionally, mentally, or intensely
,profoundly
?intellectually or seriously
thoroughly
?understanding
📝 In Action
El director agradeció profundamente a su equipo por el esfuerzo.
B1The director deeply thanked his team for the effort.
Ella reflexionó profundamente sobre la decisión antes de responder.
B2She profoundly reflected on the decision before answering.
El libro explora temas que nos afectaron profundamente.
C1The book explores themes that affected us deeply.
💡 Grammar Points
The '-mente' Pattern
This word is an adverb, which means it describes how an action is done. Most Spanish adverbs are formed by adding the ending '-mente' (similar to the English '-ly') to the feminine version of the adjective (profunda + mente).
❌ Common Pitfalls
Overusing 'Muy'
Mistake: "Usar 'muy profundo' para describir un sentimiento."
Correction: Use 'profundamente' instead. It sounds more natural and eloquent when describing how an action is performed, rather than just using 'very deep.'
⭐ Usage Tips
Adding Sophistication
Use 'profundamente' when you want to replace simple intensifiers like 'mucho' (a lot) or 'muy' (very) to express seriousness or emotional depth, making your speech sound more formal and expressive.
The miners dug profoundly into the earth (physically).
📝 In Action
El bebé durmió profundamente durante diez horas.
A2The baby slept deeply for ten hours.
Tuvimos que cavar profundamente en la tierra para instalar la base.
B2We had to dig deeply into the earth to install the foundation.
⭐ Usage Tips
Use with Action Verbs
This meaning works well with action verbs related to the physical body (like 'sleep' or 'breathe') or physical space (like 'dig' or 'cut').
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: profundamente
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence uses 'profundamente' to describe a physical action, not an emotion?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'profundamente' the same as 'muy profundo'?
Not exactly. 'Muy profundo' describes a noun (like 'a very deep lake'). 'Profundamente' is an adverb that modifies a verb, describing *how* an action is performed, often with great emotional or mental intensity (like 'thinking deeply').
Can I use 'profundamente' in formal and informal situations?
Yes. While it adds a layer of seriousness and eloquence, it is a neutral word that is perfectly appropriate in all kinds of conversations and writing.