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fondear

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Spanish

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Etymology

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    From fondo + -ear.

    Pronunciation

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    • IPA(key): /fondeˈaɾ/ [fõn̪.d̪eˈaɾ]
    • Rhymes: -aɾ
    • Syllabification: fon‧de‧ar

    Verb

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    fondear (first-person singular present fondeo, first-person singular preterite fondeé, past participle fondeado)

    1. to sound, fathom (to measure the depth of water)
    2. (nautical) to anchor
    3. to inspect for contraband products
    4. (reflexive, colloquial, El Salvador) to fall asleep
      Synonym: dormir
      Ella se fondeó en el bus.
      She fell asleep on the bus.

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