Italian Expression · Intermediate
in fondo
deep down / after all / at the bottom
Pronunciation: een FON-doh
Meaning
Referring to one's true feelings or intentions, or to the ultimate reality of a situation; also, literally 'at the bottom'.
Example
In fondo, sapevo che avrebbe accettato.
Deep down, I knew he would accept.
Common mistakes & tips
- Practice in fondo out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this is a intermediate-level Italian expression.