Fundada (en. Founded)

/funˈða.ða/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
Refers to something that is supported by a base or logical reason.
His argumentation is very well-founded.
Su argumentación es muy fundada.
Something that has clear justification or support.
The theory is founded on verifiable facts.
La teoría está fundada en hechos comprobables.
Indicates that something has a legal origin or foundation.
The complaint was considered well-founded by the judge.
La denuncia fue considerada fundada por el juez.

Etymology

From Latin 'fundata', feminine participle of 'fundare', which means 'to found' or 'to establish'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

a well-founded complaint
A complaint that has grounds or evidence to support it.
una denuncia fundada
a well-founded argument
An argument that is based on clear facts or data.
argumento bien fundado
a founded request
A request with logical or legal justification.
petición fundada

Related Words

foundation
Base on which something is supported.
fundamento
founder
Person who founds or establishes something.
fundador
to found
To establish something, to give it a base or beginning.
fundar

Slang Meanings

It is used to describe a complaint or problem with valid backing.
Your complaint is very well-founded; they have to do something about it.
Tu queja es muy fundada, tienen que hacer algo al respecto.
Indicates that something is serious and not said lightly.
What he said is not just a simple rumor; it is very well-founded.
Lo que dijo no es un simple rumor, está muy fundada.