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    Fuente (en. Fountain)

    /ˈfwente/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    A spring or place from where water flows.
    The fountain in the park is a popular place to relax.
    La fuente en el parque es un lugar popular para relajarse.
    An origin of information or data.
    You must cite the source of your research.
    Debes citar la fuente de tus investigaciones.
    An object that contains or expels water, usually decorative.
    The fountain in the square was inaugurated last year.
    La fuente de la plaza fue inaugurada el año pasado.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'fons, fontis', which means spring.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    source of information
    collection or place of data
    fuente de información
    to be a source of
    to provide or be the origin of something
    ser fuente de
    source of inspiration
    source of ideas or creativity
    fuente de inspiración

    Related Words

    fonte
    term in French for fountain
    fonte
    fuentecilla
    small fountain
    fuentecilla
    thermal fountain
    source of hot, medicinal water
    fuente termal

    Slang Meanings

    In some contexts, it is used to refer to a person who is the cause of rumors.
    Don't be a source of gossip.
    No seas fuente de chismes.
    It can refer to a landmark or meeting place.
    Let's meet at the fountain in the square.
    Vamos a encontrarnos en la fuente de la plaza.