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    Fundamento (en. Basis)

    /fun-da-men-to/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Base that supports an idea or theory.
    The foundation of his argument is very solid.
    El fundamento de su argumento es muy sólido.
    Principle or justification of an action or decision.
    The foundation of the law is to protect citizens.
    El fundamento de la ley es proteger a los ciudadanos.
    Material base on which a building is constructed.
    The foundation of the house must be very sturdy.
    El fundamento de la casa debe ser muy resistente.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'fundamentum', which means 'base'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    foundation of an argument
    Reason or basis that supports an argument.
    fundamento de un argumento
    unfounded
    Something that has no basis or justification.
    sin fundamento
    establish a foundation
    Create a basis or justification for something.
    establecer un fundamento

    Related Words

    grounding
    Act of grounding or justifying something.
    fundamentación
    foundational
    Pertinent to the foundations or bases of something.
    fundacional
    founder
    Person who establishes or creates something.
    fundador

    Slang Meanings

    When an idea has no support.
    That theory is a very weak foundation.
    Esa teoría es un fundamento muy débil.
    In acronyms, FUD to refer to an idea that has no foundation.
    Don't listen to that FUD; it has no foundation.
    No escuches ese FUD, no tiene fundamento.