contemplating

[kən-ˈtem-plə-ˌtɪŋ]

verb (gerund/present participle)

contemplando

1. thinking deeply or carefully about something; meditating

He is contemplating his future career options.

Ele está contemplando suas opções de carreira futura.

2. looking thoughtfully at something; gazing at

She was contemplating the sunset from the beach.

Ela estava contemplando o pôr do sol da praia.

3. considering or thinking about doing something

They are contemplating moving to another city.

Eles estão contemplando se mudar para outra cidade.

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General Brazilian

contemplando

standard usage across Brazil

Rio de Janeiro

contemplando

common colloquial use

São Paulo

contemplando

formal and informal contexts

Portugal

contemplando

standard European Portuguese usage

contemplating one's navel - thinking excessively about oneself

lost in contemplation - deeply absorbed in thought

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