No. 2,707 in Portuguese
profundidade
Depth.
In a sentence
A profundidade do oceano é impressionante.
The depth of the ocean is impressive.
In this sentence, 'profundidade' is used to refer to the physical measurement of depth in a natural context (the ocean).
Ele mostrou profundidade em suas ideias durante a palestra.
He showed depth in his ideas during the lecture.
Here, 'profundidade' metaphorically represents intellectual or emotional depth—insightfulness and complexity of ideas.
Devemos analisar este problema com maior profundidade.
We must analyze this problem with greater depth.
In this usage, 'profundidade' refers to the level of thoroughness or comprehensiveness applied to the analysis.
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