Hondura (en. Depth)
/onˈduɾa/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
noun
The distance measured from the surface to the bottom of a place.
The depth of the river is dangerous for swimmers.
La hondura del río es peligrosa para los nadadores.
Degree of depth in a situation or problem.
The depth of his thoughts surprised me.
La hondura de sus pensamientos me sorprendió.
Etymology
From Latin 'fundura', related to founding or establishing.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to the depth
in depth
a la hondura
depth of a topic
depth of an argument
hondura de un tema
with depth
with depth of analysis
con hondura
Related Words
deep
that has great depth.
profundo
profound
that is very deep.
hondo
bottom
the lowest or deepest part of something.
fondo
Slang Meanings
When something is considered very complicated or profound.
I don't understand its depth; it's a very complicated topic.
No entiendo su hondura, es un tema muy complicado.
Denotes the seriousness or sincerity of a situation.
Let's speak with depth; this is serious.
Hablemos con hondura, esto es serio.