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foundation in Spanish

foundation in Spanish is fundación, cimiento, fundamento — foundation means the solid base that supports a building or structure.

foundation in Spanish

fundación
noun
cimiento
noun
fundamento
noun
cimiento
noun
(figurative) The result of the work to begin something; that which stabilizes and allows an enterprise or system to develop.
base
noun
(cosmetics) Cosmetic cream roughly skin-colored, designed to make the face appear uniform in color and texture.

What does "foundation" mean?

  1. noun The solid base that supports a building or structure.
    "Builders poured concrete to make a strong foundation before raising any walls."
  2. noun The basic principles or ideas that something is built upon.
    "Good manners are the foundation of a friendly, respectful classroom."
  3. noun An organization set up and funded to support a charitable or educational cause.
    "The foundation gives grants to young musicians who cannot afford lessons."
  4. noun A makeup product applied to even out skin tone.
    "She dabbed on some foundation before heading out."
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foundation in a sentence

  • Builders poured concrete to make a strong foundation before raising any walls.
  • The old barn has a weak foundation, so it leans slightly.
  • Good manners are the foundation of a friendly, respectful classroom.
  • Trust is the foundation of any good relationship.

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What is "foundation" in Spanish?
"foundation" in Spanish is fundación, cimiento, fundamento. foundation means: The solid base that supports a building or structure.
How do you use "foundation" in a sentence?
Example: "Builders poured concrete to make a strong foundation before raising any walls." In Spanish, "foundation" is fundación, cimiento, fundamento.
Are there other ways to say "foundation" in Spanish?
Yes — Spanish has 4 translations listed for "foundation": fundación, cimiento, fundamento, base.
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