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hondura

[on-DU-ra]
nounfemininepl: honduras
depth, profundity
1. The quality or state of being deep; the distance from top to bottom
The hondura of the well is unknown.
A hondura do poço é desconhecida.
2. Depth of knowledge, understanding, or meaning; profundity
The hondura of his philosophical ideas impressed everyone.
A hondura de suas ideias filosóficas impressionou a todos.
3. A deep place or cavity
They found shelter in a hondura in the mountain.
Encontraram abrigo numa hondura na montanha.
Synonyms
profundidadprofundidadeabismocavidade
Antonyms
superficialidadsuperficialidadelevedad

Regional Variations

Portugal
profundidade
More commonly used in Portugal; 'hondura' is less frequent
General Brazilian
profundidade
Standard Portuguese term; 'hondura' is archaic or literary
Spain
hondura
Common usage in Spanish; equivalent to Portuguese 'profundidade'

Related Idioms & Phrases

honduras del alma - depths of the soul
honduras de la tierra - depths of the earth
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