Meditar (en. Meditate)

/me.di'taɾ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To reflect or think deeply and concentratedly.
It is important to meditate before making decisions.
Es importante meditar antes de tomar decisiones.
To practice meditation, seeking mental and spiritual peace.
Meditating daily helps reduce stress.
Meditar diariamente ayuda a reducir el estrés.
To consider a matter attentively.
She needs to meditate on her future.
Ella necesita meditar sobre su futuro.

Etymology

From Latin 'meditari', which means 'to reflect'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

meditate in silence
Reflect without speaking.
meditar en silencio
meditate on something
Consider an idea or situation attentively.
meditar sobre algo
meditate deeply
Reflect intensely and with concentration.
meditar profundamente

Related Words

meditation
Mental practice of focusing attention.
meditación
contemplation
Act of observing or reflecting on something.
contemplación
reflection
Process of thinking carefully about a matter.
reflexión

Slang Meanings

Taking time to think.
I'm going to meditate for a while before answering.
Voy a meditar un rato antes de contestar.
Putting things on pause to clarify ideas.
I need to meditate a bit before the meeting.
Necesito meditar un poco antes de la reunión.