Hondo

/ˈhɒn.doʊ/

Meaning & Definition

noun
A deep, hollow place, often used to describe a basin or indentation.
The fisherman chose his spot based on the hondo formed by the rocks, believing it to be the best place to catch fish.
A term used in various contexts to describe a significant depth, such as the hondo of a river.
The hondo of the river made it a preferred site for swimming during the summer months.
adjective
Describing something that is profound or intense.
She had a hondo appreciation for the art, often spending hours in front of the paintings.

Etymology

Spanish, meaning 'deep' or 'profound.'

Common Phrases and Expressions

hondo de río:
a deep part of a river
hondo silencio:
deep silence

Related Words

Slang Meanings

Something very intense or serious.
His situation is really hondo, man.
A heavy or deep emotion.
She was feeling all hondo after the breakup.