Spanish word

meditar

Pronunciation

IPA/meðiˈtaɾ/

Meaning

  • verbconsider

Example

Antes de responder, medita bien la propuesta.

Before answering, consider the proposal carefully.

Illustration for meditar (consider)

More examples

No hay que meditar demasiado hasta perder la oportunidad.

You shouldn't deliberate so much that you miss the opportunity.

Core concept

A slow, deliberate review of reasons for and against in the mind.

Common phrases

  • meditar antes de decidir

    think carefully before deciding

  • meditar la propuesta

    reflect on the proposal

  • meditar sobre ello

    reflect on it

Similar words

pensar: Thinks about something in a general, not deeply analytical, way.
reflexionar: Reflects deeply on past events or experiences to gain insight.
considerar: Takes relevant factors and circumstances into account when judging.
razonar: Works through reasons and logical steps to reach a conclusion.

Definition in Spanish

Considerar detenidamente un asunto, evaluando sus aspectos antes de actuar o responder.

Word origin

Derived from Latin meditārī 'to think over', the verb kept its original idea of sustained mental examination.

Usage tips

  • Common in contexts of important choices and frequently appears as meditar sobre/en algo or meditar si + clause, not merely as a spiritual practice term.

Other meanings

  • reflectverb
  • meditateverb

Opposites

Related words

  • meditaciónmeditationnoun
  • meditadodeliberateadjective
  • meditativocontemplativeadjective

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