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contemplando

[kõ.tẽ.plˈɑ̃.du]
verb
contemplating
1. present participle of contemplar; to look at attentively and thoughtfully
He was contemplating the sunset.
Ele estava contemplando o pôr do sol.
2. to think deeply about something; to meditate or reflect
She spent the afternoon contemplating her future.
Ela passou a tarde contemplando seu futuro.
3. to consider or have in mind as a possibility
We are contemplating a trip to Portugal.
Estamos contemplando uma viagem para Portugal.
Synonyms
observandomeditandorefletindoconsiderandoadmirando
Antonyms
ignorandodesconsiderando

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
contemplando
standard usage throughout Brazil
Portugal
contemplando
standard usage in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

contemplando a vida
contemplando as estrelas
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