English–Spanish

“contemplation” in Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/kontemplaˈθjon/

Example

Me gusta la contemplación del atardecer.

I like the contemplation of the sunset.

Illustration for contemplación (contemplation)

How to say “contemplation” in Spanish

“Contemplation” in Spanish is contemplación.

A person calmly watching a sunset and taking it in.

Full entry for contemplación: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with contemplación

Después del trabajo me tomo un tiempo para la contemplación.

After work I take some time for contemplation.

Tips for using contemplación

  • A somewhat literary word in Spanish, so speakers often use mirar, observar, or disfrutar in casual speech and reserve contemplación for art, nature, or formal descriptions.

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