1. The lowest load-bearing part of a building, typically below ground level
The foundations of the house were damaged by the earthquake.
As fundações da casa foram danificadas pelo terremoto.
2. The underlying basis or principle on which something is established
Education provides the foundations for a successful career.
A educação fornece as fundações para uma carreira bem-sucedida.
3. An organization established to manage funds for charitable or scientific purposes
She donated to several charitable foundations.
Ela doou para várias fundações beneficentes.
4. A cosmetic product applied to the face as a base for makeup
She applied foundation before her makeup.
Ela aplicou base antes da maquiagem.