profound

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BrE /ˈprɒfənd/ AmE /ˈprɑːfənd/

adjective en → es

1 DEEP/INTENSE [attributive / predicative] B1

very deep or intense, especially in a way that is difficult to understand or explain

profundo, intenso, significativo

  • a profound feeling/thought/understanding

Collocations profound knowledge · profound effect

  • She had a profound sense of loss.

    Ella tenía un profundo sentimiento de pérdida.

2 IMPORTANT [attributive / predicative] B2

very important or serious, especially in relation to ideas or beliefs

importante, significativo, trascendental

  • a profound change/movement

Collocations profound changes · profound questions

  • The event had a profound impact on society.

    El evento tuvo un profundo impacto en la sociedad.

1 THOUGHTFUL [attributive / predicative] C1

showing deep thought or understanding, especially in a way that is difficult to understand or explain

pensativo, reflexivo, profundo en sus pensamientos

  • a profound thinker/writer

Collocations profound thoughts · profound insights

  • He is a profound philosopher.

    Es un filósofo profundo.