deep

S1 W2

BrE /diːp/ AmE /diːp/

adjective en → es

1 MEASUREMENT A2

having a large distance from top to bottom; not shallow

profundo, hondo

Collocations deep water · a deep hole

  • The lake is very deep.

    El lago es muy profundo.

2 TIME B1

a long period of time; not short

largo, prolongado

Collocations deep into the night · a deep sleep

  • The meeting went on deep into the night.

    La reunión continuó hasta muy tarde en la noche.

3 INTENSITY B1

strong or intense; not weak

intenso, profundo

Collocations deep feelings · a deep voice

  • She has a deep love for her children.

    Ella tiene un amor profundo por sus hijos.

4 KNOWLEDGE B2

having or showing much knowledge about something; not superficial

profundo, experto

Collocations deep understanding · a deep interest in history

  • He has a deep knowledge of the subject.

    Él tiene un conocimiento profundo del tema.

5 SLEEP B1

sleeping soundly; not light or restless

duerme profundamente, sueño reparador

Collocations a deep sleep · fall into a deep sleep

  • She fell into a deep sleep.

    Ella cayó en un sueño profundo.

6 SILENCE B1

very quiet; not noisy or loud

silencioso, tranquilo

Collocations a deep silence · the deep night

  • There was a deep silence in the room.

    Había un silencio profundo en la sala.

7 EMOTION B2

showing strong feelings; not calm or controlled

intenso, emocional

Collocations deep emotions · a deep sense of loss

  • He felt a deep sadness at her death.

    Él sintió una profunda tristeza por su muerte.

8 THOUGHT B2

serious and thoughtful; not light or casual

profundo, serio

Collocations deep thoughts · a deep conversation

  • They had a deep and meaningful discussion.

    Tuvieron una conversación profunda y significativa.