How to Say "soundness" in Spanish
The most common Spanish word for “soundness” is “bondad” — use 'bondad' when referring to the quality, reliability, or inherent goodness of something abstract like data, reasoning, or a material's condition..
bondad
bohn-DAHD/bonˈdad/
Examples
La bondad de los datos es crucial para un análisis preciso.
The soundness of the data is crucial for an accurate analysis.
La bondad del material asegura su larga vida útil.
The quality of the material ensures its long useful life.
Los expertos analizaron la bondad de la propuesta antes de aprobarla.
The experts analyzed the merit of the proposal before approving it.
Formal Usage
In this sense, 'bondad' is often used in official documents, technical reports, or academic writing instead of the more common 'calidad' (quality).
integridad
/in-te-gri-dad//inteɣriˈðað/
Examples
Se debe garantizar la integridad física del testigo.
The physical soundness (integrity) of the witness must be guaranteed.
Es vital proteger la integridad territorial del país.
It is vital to protect the territorial integrity (wholeness) of the country.
El arquitecto revisó la integridad estructural del puente.
The architect checked the structural soundness of the bridge.
Se debe garantizar la integridad de los datos en la base de sistemas.
The completeness of the data in the system base must be guaranteed.
Context is Key
When used in this sense, 'integridad' usually appears with adjectives like 'estructural' (structural) or 'territorial' (territorial) to clarify that you mean physical wholeness, not moral character.
Bondad vs. Integridad
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