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    Contemplando (en. Contemplating)

    /konteɱplaɱ̴do/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To observe something carefully.
    I was contemplating the landscape from the top of the mountain.
    Estaba contemplando el paisaje desde la cima de la montaña.
    To reflect deeply on a matter.
    Contemplating his life, he realized many mistakes.
    Contemplando su vida, se dio cuenta de muchos errores.
    To meditate on something.
    He spent hours contemplating the meaning of existence.
    Pasó horas contemplando el sentido de la existencia.

    Etymology

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

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to contemplate the stars
    To observe the stars in the sky, usually at night.
    contemplar las estrellas
    to contemplate the horizon
    To look towards the horizon with an attitude of reflection or peace.
    contemplar el horizonte
    to contemplate the memories
    To reflect on past memories.
    contemplar los recuerdos

    Related Words

    contemplation
    Action of contemplating; deep observation.
    contemplación
    contemplative
    One who is dedicated to contemplation.
    contemplativo

    Slang Meanings

    To be in zen mode
    Today I am contemplating life, in total zen mode.
    Hoy estoy contemplando la vida, en modo zen total.
    To be mulling things over
    I can't stop contemplating everything that happened to me last year.
    No dejo de contemplar todo lo que me pasó el año pasado.