Meditó (en. Meditated)

/me.diˈto/

Meaning & Definition

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verb
To reflect deeply on something.
She meditated on the decisions she had to make.
Ella meditó sobre las decisiones que debía tomar.
To practice meditation to achieve a state of calm.
He meditated quietly every morning.
Él meditó tranquilamente cada mañana.
To consider a topic with the purpose of reaching a conclusion.
The author meditated on the meaning of life in his work.
El autor meditó sobre el significado de la vida en su obra.

Etymology

From Latin medicāre, meaning 'to reflect' or 'to make think.'

Common Phrases and Expressions

to meditate on
to reflect on a specific topic.
meditar sobre
not to think too much
not to focus on a matter.
no meditar mucho
to meditate in silence
to practice meditation without distractions.
meditar en silencio

Related Words

meditation
Practice of focusing the mind and eliminating distractions.
meditación
meditator
A person who practices meditation.
meditador
reflection
Deep thinking about a matter.
reflexión
contemplation
Careful observation or reflection on something.
contemplación

Slang Meanings

Taking some time for oneself.
I'm going to meditate for a while to clear my mind.
Voy a meditar un rato para despejar la mente.
Being in a state of deep thought.
He is in his meditation mode, don't bother him.
Él está en su modo de meditación, no lo molesten.