Contemplar (en. Contemplate)

/kontɛmˈplaɾ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

verb

Examine or observe attentively.

I like to contemplate the landscape at sunset.

Me gusta contemplar el paisaje al atardecer.

Consider or think reflectively about a matter.

Contemplating the consequences of a decision is important.

Contemplar las consecuencias de una decisión es importante.

Admire something deeply.

She stood contemplating the beauty of the artwork.

Ella se quedó contemplando la belleza de la obra de arte.

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

contemplate the possibility

Evaluate an option or alternative.

contemplar la posibilidad

contemplate the horizon

Look towards the future or the possibilities that arise.

contemplar el horizonte

contemplate beauty

Admire something that is beautiful in a profound sense.

contemplar la belleza

contemplation

Act of contemplating or observing attentively.

contemplación

observation

Act of observing something carefully.

observación

reflection

Deep thought about a topic.

reflexión

Being in zen mode

After days of stress, I went to a park to contemplate and was in zen mode.

Después de días de estrés, me fui a un parque para contemplar y estaba en modo zen.

Being lost in thoughts

I was contemplating and didn't realize they were calling me.

Estaba contemplando y no me di cuenta de que me llamaban.