Spanish-English translations for profundo

• deep
  The views of the deep state on good administration differ markedly from those in the European Union. Los puntos de vista del «Estado profundo» sobre una buena administración se apartan demasiado de los de la Unión Europea.
  I must confess that I feel a deep sense of unease. Al respecto, debo confesar un profundo malestar.
  Ladies and gentlemen, the debate was deep and, at times, tough. Señorías, el debate ha sido profundo y, a veces, duro.
• profound
  I believe, however, that the problem is more profound. Sin embargo, en mi opinión, el problema es más profundo.
  In my view, having children is a matter of profound need and profound desire. En mi opinión, la decisión de tener hijos es una cuestión de necesidad profunda y deseo profundo.
  Profound changes are now inevitable. Ahora ya no podrán evitarse cambios profundos.
• searching
  Europe was also put to the test and the European Union has to do some deep soul-searching. También se ha puesto a prueba a Europa, por lo que la Unión Europea tiene que hacer un profundo examen de conciencia.
  This should not prevent us, however, from entering into an extensive and searching debate on this issue and going over the short hour that was originally scheduled. Sin embargo, eso no nos debe impedir consagrar un debate serio y profundo a este problema; su discusión, por tanto, debe superar la hora escasa que contempla el orden del día.
  a searching gaze; searching criticism
• sound
  He was safe and sound.
  In horse management a sound horse is one with no health problems that might affect its suitability for its intended work.
  Fred assured me the floorboards were sound.
• soundly
  He was soundly thrashed by the semi-professional boxer.
• thoughtful
  Most thoughtful people eventually solve the puzzle
  Preparing dinner is a thoughtful gesture for a new mother

Related words

• profundidad
• profundizar