profundizar
“profundizar” means “to go deeper into” in Spanish (discussing or studying a topic).
to go deeper into
Also: to analyze in depth, to deepen
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Quiero profundizar en mis estudios de historia.
B1I want to go deeper into my history studies.
Es necesario profundizar en este problema para encontrar una solución.
B2It is necessary to analyze this problem in depth to find a solution.
Tuvieron que profundizar el pozo para sacar más agua.
B1They had to deepen the well to get more water.
Subjunctive
Imperfect Subjunctive
Present Subjunctive
Indicative
Preterite
Imperfect
Present
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How do you say 'I went deeper' in the past (yo form)?
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📚 Etymology▼
From the Latin word 'profundus' (meaning 'deep'). It combines the root for 'deep' with a suffix that turns it into an action, literally 'to make deep'.
First recorded: 13th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'profundizar' irregular?
Not really! It follows regular '-ar' verb patterns, but it has a small spelling change (z to c) when an 'e' follows, just to keep the sound right.
Can I use it for physical things like digging a hole?
Yes, you can use it to mean 'to make deeper' physically, though it is very common for metaphorical things like 'deepening a friendship' or 'analyzing a topic'.
What is the difference between 'profundizar' and 'ahondar'?
They are almost identical! 'Profundizar' is slightly more common in formal discussion, while 'ahondar' feels a bit more descriptive, but you can use them interchangeably.