fundamento

foundation, basis

noun foon-dah-MEN-toh Rare

Origin: Latin fundamentum, from fundare 'to found'

Also means

grounds, rationale

Usage Note

Fundamento in the plural (fundamentos) often means 'fundamentals' or 'grounding' in a subject: los fundamentos del derecho. Sin fundamento means 'without basis' or 'unfounded'. Do not confuse with fundación ('foundation' as an organisation or the act of founding).

Examples

"Su argumento carece de fundamento."

Natural Translation

His argument lacks a basis.

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