profondo
/proˈfon.do/masculine
The English phrase 'profound' is translated into Italian as profondo.
profondo is used to describe things that are intellectually deep. Similar to English, it can also be used to describe physical depth, such as a deep sea.
Meaning: intellectually deep (adj)
How does it change in a sentence?
The form of the adjective changes depending on the noun it modifies. Use profonda for a feminine singular noun, profondi for a masculine plural noun and profonde for a feminine plural noun.
How do you pronounce it?
The word has 3 syllables, with the stress on the 2nd syllable. The IPA is /proˈfon.do/.
Did you know?
- Profondo shares a root with the English word 'profound', but it is also a distant relative of the English word 'fund', coming from the Latin root for 'bottom'.
- While profondo means 'deep', the Italian word for 'deep-seated' or 'deeply felt' emotion is often viscerale, linking the feeling to the internal organs.
- The adjective profondo is used in the musical term basso profondo, referring to the lowest bass voice type, a term recognized globally in classical music.
Examples in context
- Cadde in un sonno profondo.She fell into a profound sleep.Tatoeba #2155917 by Guybrush88, translation #1554993 by megaton
- Ebbe un profondo effetto su di me.It had a profound effect on me.Tatoeba #7552666 by Guybrush88, translation #2941052 by Hybrid
- Stiamo affrontando un profondo cambiamento.We're facing a profound change.Tatoeba #7031984 by Guybrush88, translation #5729674 by CM
- La tua analisi è profondaYour analysis is profound
- La sua poesia è molto significativaHer poetry is very profound
- Il suo discorso era davvero pieno di significatoHis speech was truly profound
- Quel libro mi ha colpito, è davvero forteThat book struck me, it's really profound
- Quello che hai detto è profondissimoWhat you said is extremely profound
- Assolutamente profondoAbsolutely profound
- Estremamente significativoExtremely significant
- 11 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Giulia and Alessandro are discussing a book they both read.
- GiuliaCosa ne pensi del finale del libro?What do you think about the end of the book?
- AlessandroTrovo che abbia un significato molto profondo.I find that it has a very profound meaning.
- GiuliaSono d'accordo, mi ha fatto riflettere molto.I agree, it made me think a lot.
- AlessandroSì, è un pensiero davvero profondo.Yes, it is a truly profound thought.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “profound” translations and entries profondo, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries profondo, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
