Contemplan (en. Contemplate)

/konteɱplan/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To see something with attention and in detail.
They contemplate the beauty of the landscape.
Ellos contemplan la belleza del paisaje.
To consider or examine a situation carefully.
They contemplate the possible solutions to their problem.
Contemplan las posibles soluciones a su problema.
To reflect or meditate on a subject or situation.
They contemplate their future before making a decision.
Contemplan su futuro antes de tomar una decisión.

Etymology

It comes from the Latin 'contemplare', which means to look attentively.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to contemplate a landscape
To observe with attention and admiration a natural landscape.
contemplar un paisaje
to contemplate life
To reflect on existence and life experiences.
contemplar la vida

Related Words

contemplation
The action of contemplating.
contemplación
contemplative
One who is dedicated to contemplation.
contemplativo
observation
The action of observing.
observación

Slang Meanings

To look with desire or intense interest.
To contemplate the person you like at a party.
Contemplar a la persona que te gusta en una fiesta.
To think deeply about something.
I was left contemplating the meaning of life.
Me quedé contemplando el sentido de la vida.