contemplar
verb
1. to contemplate, gaze at
looking attentively
Common combinations
- contemplar el paisaje — to gaze at the landscape
- contemplar una obra de arte — to contemplate a work of art
- contemplar el atardecer — to watch the sunset
- Contemplamos el paisaje desde la montaña.We gazed at the landscape from the mountain.
- Se quedó contemplando el cuadro en silencio.He stood looking at the painting in silence.
- Los turistas contemplaban el atardecer.The tourists watched the sunset.
2. to consider contemplar la posibilidad de + infinitivo
considering a possibility or action
Common combinations
- contemplar la posibilidad — to consider the possibility
- contemplar una opción — to consider an option
- contemplar una medida — to consider a measure
- Contemplamos la posibilidad de cambiar de casa.We are considering the possibility of moving house.
- El gobierno contempla subir los impuestos.The government is considering raising taxes.
- No había contemplado esa opción.I had not considered that option.
3. to provide for, include
including something in a plan, rule, or project
Common combinations
- contemplar ayudas — to provide for aid
- contemplar condiciones — to include conditions
- contemplar sanciones — to provide for penalties
- El plan contempla nuevas ayudas para los jóvenes.The plan provides for new aid for young people.
- El contrato contempla varias condiciones.The contract includes several conditions.
- La ley contempla sanciones para estos casos.The law provides for penalties in these cases.
Same root
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