profundamente
“profundamente” means “deeply” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
deeply, profoundly
Also: thoroughly
📝 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.
deeply
Also: far down
📝 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.
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Quick Quiz: profundamente
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence uses 'profundamente' to describe a physical action, not an emotion?
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This word comes directly from the Spanish adjective 'profundo' (deep) combined with the common adverbial suffix '-mente.' The root word 'profundo' traces back to the Latin *profundus*, which literally means 'deep' or 'coming from the bottom.'
First recorded: Medieval Spanish
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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.