Meaning & Definition of word "Hondo"

Hondo

/ˈhɒn.doʊ/

noun:

  • 1. A deep, hollow place, often used to describe a basin or indentation.
    • Example: The fisherman chose his spot based on the hondo formed by the rocks, believing it to be the best place to catch fish.
  • 2. A term used in various contexts to describe a significant depth, such as the hondo of a river.
    • Example: The hondo of the river made it a preferred site for swimming during the summer months.

adjective:

  • 1. Describing something that is profound or intense.
    • Example: 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

profundo:

profound or deep in Spanish

cuenca:

basin or water body

Slang Meanings of hondo

Meaning: Something very intense or serious.

Example Sentence: His situation is really hondo, man.

Meaning: A heavy or deep emotion.

Example Sentence: She was feeling all hondo after the breakup.