Profundidades (en. Depths)

/pɾofunðiðaðes/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
It refers to the measure of distance from the surface to the bottom of a body of water.
The depth of the ocean can be extreme in some regions.
La profundidad del océano puede llegar a ser extrema en algunas regiones.
Quality of being deep in emotional or intellectual terms.
The depths of philosophical thought can be difficult to explore.
Las profundidades del pensamiento filosófico pueden ser difíciles de explorar.
Space or extent, especially in figurative contexts.
The depths of pain can be incomprehensible to those who have not experienced it.
Las profundidades del dolor pueden ser incomprensibles para quienes no lo han experimentado.

Etymology

From Latin 'profunditas', which means 'depth' or 'that which is deep'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

In the depths of the ocean
At the lowest part of the ocean.
en las profundidades del océano
Depths of the soul
Referring to a person's deepest feelings and thoughts.
profundidades del alma
To immerse oneself in the depths
To be intensely involved in a matter or feeling.
sumerirse en las profundidades

Related Words

Deep
Having great depth or being intense.
profundo
Profound
That is deep, often used in similar contexts.
hondo

Slang Meanings

Description of something that is very complex or difficult to understand.
That book has depths that only the most intelligent can grasp.
Ese libro tiene profundidades que solo los más inteligentes pueden captar.
Used to refer to a distant or complicated place.
We went to the depths of the jungle to find the cave.
Fuimos a las profundidades de la selva para encontrar la cueva.