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    Pensativa (en. Thoughtful)

    /penˈsativa/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    adjective
    That is in a state of deep reflection.
    She looked pensive while observing the landscape.
    Se le notaba pensativa mientras observaba el paisaje.
    That reflects worry or meditation.
    She was pensive about the decision she had to make.
    Estaba pensativa por la decisión que debía tomar.
    Indicative of introspection or contemplation.
    Her pensive expression showed that she was remembering important moments.
    Su mirada pensativa denotaba que estaba recordando momentos importantes.

    Etymology

    Derives from the verb 'pensar', along with the suffix '-tivo', which indicates predisposition to something.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to be pensive
    It means to be in a state of reflection or concern.
    estar pensativa
    a pensive glance
    It refers to a facial expression that indicates someone is thinking seriously.
    una mirada pensativa
    pensive until dawn
    It indicates that someone has been reflecting all night long.
    pensativa hasta el amanecer

    Related Words

    think
    To carry out a mental activity to form ideas or make decisions.
    pensar
    reflect
    To consider something carefully.
    reflexionar

    Slang Meanings

    To be daydreaming
    It seems like she is daydreaming, thinking about something she isn’t saying.
    Parece que está en la luna, pensando en algo que no dice.
    To have one's head in another place
    I saw her so pensive that she seemed to have her head in another place.
    La vi tan pensativa que parecía tener la cabeza en otro lado.