Meaning
bottom
- fund
- background
In a sentence
Le chiavi sono cadute in fondo alla borsa.
The keys fell to the bottom of the bag.
Hai già messo i soldi nel fondo comune?
Have you already put the money in the shared fund?
Non vedo bene il gatto sullo sfondo.
I can't see the cat in the background well.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| fondo | masculine · singular |
| fondi | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Use 'fondo' for physical bottoms (e.g., a bottle) vs. 'in fondo' for abstract ends (e.g., a street).
- Avoid 'fondo' for 'fund' in finance; prefer 'fondo' for savings or 'fondo comune' for mutual funds.
- In 'a fondo', it means 'thoroughly' (e.g., 'studiare a fondo'). Not to be confused with 'in fondo'.