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    Contempló (en. Contemplated)

    /kon'templo/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To consider something carefully.
    He contemplated the landscape for hours.
    Él contempló el paisaje durante horas.
    To reflect on actions and decisions.
    He contemplated his options before making a decision.
    Contempló sus opciones antes de tomar una decisión.
    To admire with attention and respect.
    He contemplated the artwork in the museum.
    Contempló la obra de arte en el museo.

    Etymology

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

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to contemplate the horizon
    To look at the horizon with attention and reflection.
    contemplar el horizonte
    to contemplate beauty
    To observe something beautiful with admiration.
    contemplar la belleza

    Related Words

    contemplation
    The action of contemplating or reflecting.
    contemplación
    contemplative
    One who is dedicated to contemplation.
    contemplativo

    Slang Meanings

    To be in a trance looking at something.
    He was left contemplating the screen as if he were in another world.
    Se quedó contemplando la pantalla como si estuviera en otro mundo.
    To be very focused thinking.
    He was contemplating the problems of life while having coffee.
    Estaba contemplando los problemas de la vida mientras tomaba café.