contemplation

reflexión, meditación

Acción de pensar con calma y atención sobre algo.

En inglés sencillo: The act of thinking quietly and carefully about something.

• He sat in quiet contemplation.
• The question deserves careful contemplation.
• After hours of contemplation, she decided to leave.

Cómo se usa: contemplation of something (She spent the evening in contemplation of her future.)

Sinónimos: reflection, meditation

Expresiones frecuentes: quiet contemplation, deep contemplation, contemplation of something

contemplación, meditación religiosa

Reflexión tranquila sobre Dios o asuntos espirituales, a menudo como forma de oración.

En inglés sencillo: Quiet thought about God or spiritual matters, often as a form of prayer.

• Contemplation is part of her daily prayer.
• The monastery offers a quiet place for spiritual contemplation.
• He found peace through contemplation of divine love.

Cómo se usa: contemplation of something (The monks devote their mornings to contemplation of God.)

Sinónimos: meditation, devotion

Expresiones frecuentes: religious contemplation, spiritual contemplation, contemplation of God

anticipación, expectativa

Pensamiento sobre algo que se espera que ocurra en el futuro.

En inglés sencillo: Thinking about something that is expected to happen in the future.

• Contemplation of the holiday filled him with joy.
• She trembled in contemplation of the coming trial.
• In contemplation of their reunion, he imagined her smile.

Cómo se usa: in contemplation of something (She smiled in contemplation of their coming reunion.)

Sinónimos: anticipation

Expresiones frecuentes: contemplation of something, in contemplation of

consideración, planificación

Situación de un plan o una acción que se está pensando si llevar a cabo.

En inglés sencillo: The state of being thought about as a possible plan or action.

• The sale is still under contemplation.
• Several changes are in contemplation.
• No further building work was under contemplation at that time.

Cómo se usa: be under contemplation (A new school is under contemplation.)

Sinónimos: consideration, planning

Expresiones frecuentes: under contemplation, in contemplation