Hundida (en. Sunken)

[unˈðiða]

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
That is located below the surface level.
The ship was sunk after the storm.
El barco quedó hundido tras la tormenta.
That has fallen into a state of depression or sadness.
She feels sunk after the loss of her pet.
Se siente hundida tras la pérdida de su mascota.
Referring to land that is below sea level.
The flooded area was sunk compared to the rest of the landscape.
La zona inundada estaba hundida respecto al resto del paisaje.

Etymology

From the verb 'to sink', which comes from the Latin 'fundere'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

sunken star
It refers to a person who has lost their success or popularity.
estrella hundida
is sunk in problems
It means that someone is in a difficult or complicated situation.
está hundida en problemas

Related Words

to sink
To make something submerge or fall to the bottom.
hundir
sinking
The act of sinking or the state of being sunk.
hundimiento
to submerge
To introduce something into a liquid until it is covered.
sumergir

Slang Meanings

To be very sad or discouraged.
Today I feel sunk, I don't want to do anything.
Hoy estoy hundida, no tengo ganas de hacer nada.
To be in a state of desperation.
After that news, she felt completely sunk.
Después de esa noticia, se sentía completamente hundida.