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contemplar

to contemplate; to consider, to look at; to gaze at; to view attentively, to include; to take into account; to provide for

k o n t e m ˈp l a ɾ
verb Rare #35,698
to contemplate; to consider Used for thinking carefully about an idea/option; also for looking at something attentively.
SP: Estoy contemplando cambiar de trabajo.
EN: I’m considering changing jobs.
to look at; to gaze at; to view attentively Often implies observing calmly or with attention (e.g., art, landscapes, a person).
SP: Nos sentamos a contemplar el atardecer desde la playa.
EN: We sat down to watch the sunset from the beach.
to include; to take into account; to provide for Common in formal contexts (laws, plans, contracts) meaning something is covered or considered within a framework.
SP: El contrato contempla una penalización por retraso.
EN: The contract provides for a penalty for delay.
Conjugation of contemplar
contemplar
Indicative present
SingularPlural
First contemplo —
Subjunctive present
SingularPlural
First contemplo —

Se sienta todas las noches a contemplar la Luna.

He sits every night to gaze at the moon.

— El cuento de la princesa Kaguya (2013)

Contemplar la naturaleza nos conecta con otros seres del planeta.

Contemplating nature connects us with other beings on the planet.

Príncipe Ashitaka, ¿está listo para contemplar su destino?

Prince Ashitaka, are you ready to contemplate your destiny?

— La princesa Mononoke (1997)

Con tal fuerza en contra, hay contemplar otras opciones.

With such a strong force against us, other options must be considered.

Me gusta contemplar el ocaso.

I like to watch the sunset.

Pero yo debería vivir para contemplar los últimos días de mi casa.

But I should live to see the last days of my home.

— El señor de los anillos: Las dos torres (2002)