pensativo
adjective
1. thoughtful, pensive
deeply reflective
Common combinations
- estar pensativo — be thoughtful
- mirada pensativa — thoughtful look
- Se quedó pensativo ante la pregunta.He became thoughtful at the question.
- El profesor caminaba pensativo por la sala.The professor walked thoughtfully around the room.
- La niña estaba pensativa mientras leía.The girl was pensive while she read.
2. pensive, preoccupied
worried or sad and quiet
Common combinations
- estar pensativo y callado — be pensive and quiet
- rostro pensativo — pensive face
- Desde ayer está pensativo y callado.He has been pensive and quiet since yesterday.
- Lo vi pensativo después de la discusión.I saw him looking preoccupied after the argument.
- Su rostro pensativo mostraba preocupación.His pensive face showed concern.
Same root
pensarpensamiento
Phrases with this word
quedarse pensativo