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    Contemplaron (en. Contemplated)

    /kontemplaˈɾon/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To observe or look at something attentively and thoroughly.
    The students contemplated the artwork for hours.
    Los estudiantes contemplaron la obra de arte durante horas.
    To consider calmly or meditate on a matter.
    They contemplated the implications of their decision.
    Contemplaron las implicaciones de su decisión.
    To see something as a spectator, without intervening.
    They contemplated the landscape from the top of the mountain.
    Contemplaron el paisaje desde la cima de la montaña.

    Etymology

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

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to contemplate the horizon
    To observe the horizon in silence, generally reflecting.
    contemplar el horizonte
    to contemplate nature
    To look at nature with admiration and serenity.
    contemplar la naturaleza
    to contemplate a problem
    To analyze or meditate on a problem before making a decision.
    contemplar un problema

    Related Words

    contemplation
    The act of contemplating, attentive observation of something.
    contemplación
    contemplative
    Tending to contemplation or reflection.
    contemplativo

    Slang Meanings

    To observe without intervening.
    During the match, they just contemplated how the game was developing.
    En el partido, solo contemplaron cómo se desarrollaba el juego.
    To be in a reflective mode.
    He was contemplating for a while before making up his mind.
    Estuvo contemplando por un rato antes de decidirse.