Fundadas (en. Founded)
/funˈðadas/
Meaning & Definition
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adjective
It refers to ideas, arguments, or claims that are supported by valid facts or reasons.
Their criticisms are always founded and well-argued.
Sus críticas son siempre fundadas y bien argumentadas.
Referring to actions that are supported by a legitimate reason or cause.
The committee's decisions are fundamental and always founded on previous studies.
Las decisiones del comité son fundamentales y siempre fundadas en estudios previos.
Indicates something that has a justification or legal basis.
The lawsuit was dismissed because it was not founded.
La demanda fue desestimada porque no era fundadas.
Etymology
It derives from the verb 'fundar', which comes from the Latin 'fundare', meaning to establish or base.
Common Phrases and Expressions
founded the criticisms
Criticisms that have a solid foundation.
fundadas las críticas
founded claims
Claims that are based on evidence or reasons.
afirmaciones fundadas
founded decisions
Decisions that are backed by prior data or analysis.
decisiones fundadas
Related Words
to found
To establish something solidly.
fundar
foundation
The act of establishing something or the basis upon which something is built.
fundación
foundation
The reason or basis on which an idea or argument is held.
fundamento
Slang Meanings
It refers to a justification that sounds unconvincing.
Their arguments were more 'founded' in personal opinion than in data.
Sus argumentos eran más bien 'fundadas' en una opinión personal que en datos.
Used in informal contexts to describe something that doesn't carry much weight.
That complaint is well 'founded', I don’t see the point.
Esa queja es bien 'fundada', no le veo sentido.