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.

Spanish, meaning 'deep' or 'profound.'

hondo de río

a deep part of a river

hondo silencio

deep silence

profundo

profound or deep in Spanish

cuenca

basin or water body

Something very intense or serious.

His situation is really hondo, man.

A heavy or deep emotion.

She was feeling all hondo after the breakup.