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    Contemplaban (en. Contemplated)

    /kontɛmˈplaban/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To look calmly and attentively.
    They contemplated the stars on a clear night.
    Ellos contemplaban las estrellas en una noche despejada.
    To examine or observe carefully.
    They contemplated the beauty of the landscape from the mountain.
    Contemplaban la belleza del paisaje desde la montaña.
    To consider or reflect on something.
    They contemplated the possibilities of a new project.
    Contemplaban las posibilidades de un nuevo proyecto.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'contemplari', which means 'to gaze attentively.'

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    contemplate beauty
    To observe something beautiful with attention and appreciation.
    contemplar la belleza
    contemplate the stars
    To look at the night sky to observe the stars.
    contemplar las estrellas
    contemplate a landscape
    To observe a natural landscape with attention.
    contemplar un paisaje

    Related Words

    contemplation
    The action of contemplating, deep and conscious observation.
    contemplación
    contemplative
    One who is dedicated to contemplation, meditative.
    contemplativo

    Slang Meanings

    To look attentively at something interesting.
    They are contemplating that movie as if it were a masterpiece.
    Están contemplando esa película como si fuera una obra maestra.
    To get lost in thought.
    He was left contemplating in the air, as if he didn't hear anyone.
    Se quedó contemplando en el aire, como si no escuchara a nadie.