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    Contemplaba (en. Contemplated)

    /konte̯mplaˈβa/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To observe something or someone with attention and depth.
    She contemplated the paintings in the museum with admiration.
    Ella contemplaba los cuadros en el museo con admiración.
    To reflect or think carefully about something.
    She contemplated the decisions she had to make in her life.
    Contemplaba las decisiones que debía tomar en su vida.
    To think about a matter at length.
    She contemplated the possibilities of her professional future.
    Contemplaba las posibilidades de su futuro profesional.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'contemplari', which means to look attentively.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    contemplated the horizon
    Looked attentively towards the horizon, reflecting on the future.
    contemplaba el horizonte
    contemplated the beauty
    Observed and appreciated the beauty in something or someone.
    contemplaba la belleza

    Related Words

    contemplation
    The action of contemplating.
    contemplación
    contemplative
    One who reflects or meditates on something with attention.
    contemplativo

    Slang Meanings

    To analyze a situation carefully.
    When I was at the café, I contemplated life passing by.
    Cuando estaba en el café, contemplaba la vida pasar.