approfondire
/ap.pro.fonˈdi.re/
To deepen in Italian is approfondire.
The verb approfondire is used to describe the act of making something deeper or more intense.
Meaning: to make deep or deeper (verb)
How does it change in a sentence?
As a regular -ire verb, it follows standard conjugation patterns. For example, the present subjunctive form is approfondisca. The related noun form of the verb is approfondimento, which means a deepening or an in-depth study.
How do you pronounce it?
The word is pronounced /ap.pro.fonˈdi.re/. It consists of 5 syllables, with the stress on the 4th syllable.
Did you know?
- The verb approfondire is a 'strong' -ire verb, meaning it does not use the -isc- infix in the present tense, unlike many other regular -ire verbs like capire.
- The word approfondimento is frequently used in Italian journalism and academia to label a 'deep dive' or a special feature section that explores a topic in detail.
- In Italian, the root profondo is used in the phrase in profondità to describe not just physical depth but also the intensity of a feeling or the complexity of a thought.
Examples in context
- È restio ad approfondire le amicizie.He's reluctant to deepen friendships.This sentence shows how someone might be hesitant to deepen the level of their friendships using approfondire.Tatoeba #12108666 by Nuel, translation #12108665 by Nuel
- Iscrisse i suoi figli a corsi di Corano per approfondire la loro comprensione.He enrolled his children in Quran classes to deepen their understanding.This example uses approfondire to describe the goal of deepening an understanding.Tatoeba #13246825 by Nuel, translation #13246824 by Nuel
- approfondire un bucoTo deepen a wholeThis phrase illustrates the physical use of approfondire when referring to a hole.
- L'approfondimento delle tue conoscenze ti aiuterà a raggiungere il successo.Deepening your knowledge will help you achieve success.
- Se vuoi ottenere risultati migliori, approfondisci la tua comprensione del problema.If you want to achieve better results, deepen your understanding of the problem.
Example conversation
Francesco and Sofia are discussing a study project.
- FrancescoDobbiamo approfondire questo argomento per l'esame.We need to deepen our knowledge of this topic for the exam.
- SofiaHai ragione, leggiamo altri libri insieme.You're right, let's read some other books together.
- FrancescoPreferisci approfondire i capitoli di domani?Would you prefer to go deeper into tomorrow's chapters?
- SofiaSì, Sofia è d'accordo con te, Francesco.Yes, Sofia agrees with you, Francesco.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “deepen” translations and entries approfondire, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR, Wiktionary CC BY-SA 4.0.
