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contemplar

[kõ.tẽ.plɐɾ]
verb
to contemplate
1. to look at or observe something with sustained attention
She stood at the window contemplating the sunset.
Ela ficou à janela contemplando o pôr do sol.
2. to think deeply or reflect upon something
He contemplated the meaning of life.
Ele contemplava o significado da vida.
3. to consider or plan to do something
They are contemplating a trip to Europe.
Eles estão contemplando uma viagem para a Europa.
4. to view with admiration or wonder
The tourists contemplated the ancient ruins.
Os turistas contemplavam as ruínas antigas.
Synonyms
observarconsiderarrefletirmeditarpensarencarar
Antonyms
ignorardesatendernegligenciar

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
contemplar
standard usage throughout Brazil
São Paulo
contemplar
standard usage, sometimes informal: 'ficar de olho em'
Portugal
contemplar
standard usage; more formal than colloquial alternatives

Related Idioms & Phrases

contemplar com admiração - to gaze in admiration
contemplar a possibilidade - to consider the possibility
contemplar o horizonte - to gaze at the horizon
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