Hundidos (en. Sunken)
/unˈdi.ðos/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
adjective
The state of being submerged in water or another liquid.
The sunk ships rest at the bottom of the ocean.
Los barcos hundidos reposan en el fondo del océano.
A person who is in a state of discouragement or sadness.
Since he lost his job, he feels sunk.
Desde que perdió su trabajo, se siente hundido.
Something that has been ruined or destroyed.
The project was sunk due to lack of funding.
El proyecto estuvo hundido por falta de financiación.
Etymology
From the verb 'to sink', which comes from the Latin 'fundere', meaning 'to melt' or 'to submerge.'
Common Phrases and Expressions
sunk in problems
To be in a very complicated or difficult situation.
hundidos en problemas
to feel sunk
To experience a deep state of sadness or discouragement.
sentirse hundido
sunk projects
Projects that cannot be carried out or that have failed.
proyectos hundidos
Related Words
to sink
A verb that means to immerse something in a liquid.
hundir
sinking
The action or effect of sinking.
hundimiento
bottom
The lowest part of a space.
fondo
Slang Meanings
To feel very bad emotionally.
After the breakup, I am completely sunk.
Después de la ruptura, estoy completamente hundido.
To be in serious trouble.
I am sunk with so many debts.
Estoy hundido con tantas deudas.