fondato

well-founded

adjective fon-DAH-toh Rare

Also means

justified

Usage Note

Fondato is the past participle of fondare (to found/base) used as an adjective meaning 'grounded' or 'justified.' Un timore fondato is a well-founded fear; un'accusa infondata is an unfounded accusation. It also means 'founded' as in 'established': un'azienda fondata nel 1900.

Examples

"Il suo timore è assolutamente fondato."

Natural Translation

His fear is absolutely well-founded.

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