Profundo
Example: O lago é muito profundo e perigoso para nadar.
Definition
"Profundo" describes something that is very deep or has a great depth. It is often used to refer to physical spaces like lakes or holes, indicating that they extend far down from the surface, as in the phrase: 'The lake is very deep and dangerous to swim in.'
Etymology
The word "profundo" comes from the Latin 'profundus', meaning 'deep' or 'bottomless.' It entered Portuguese through Vulgar Latin, retaining its meaning related to depth. Did you know that the Latin root combines 'pro-' meaning 'forward' and 'fundus' meaning 'bottom'?
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