Meditabundo (en. Thoughtful)
/me.di.ta.ˈbun.do/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
adjective
That reflects a thoughtful or melancholy attitude.
Juan's meditative face showed his concern.
El rostro meditabundo de Juan mostraba su preocupación.
That seems to be absorbed in thoughts that may be serious or sad.
She walked with a meditative expression, as if remembering something important.
Ella caminó con una expresión meditabunda, como si estuviera recordando algo importante.
Related to a state of meditation or contemplation.
He was looking for a meditative place where he could reflect on his life.
Buscaba un lugar meditabundo donde pudiera reflexionar sobre su vida.
Etymology
From Latin 'meditābundus', participle of 'meditāri' meaning 'to meditate'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to be meditative
To be in a state of deep reflection.
estar meditabundo
meditative gaze
A facial expression that reflects intense thought or concern.
mirada meditabunda
to walk in a meditative manner
To walk in a distracted and thoughtful manner.
andar meditabundo
Related Words
meditate
To reflect or concentrate on something.
meditar
thought
The process of thinking.
pensamiento
contemplation
The action of observing or meditating deeply.
contemplación
Slang Meanings
To be in the clouds
Since the relationship ended, he has been always meditative, as if he were in the clouds.
Desde que terminó la relación, está siempre meditabundo, como si estuviera en las nubes.
To have one's head elsewhere
Don't talk to him about the plans; he was so meditative that he didn't realize.
No le hable de los planes, estaba tan meditabundo que no se dio cuenta.