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.

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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

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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