What does contemplar in Portuguese mean?

What is the meaning of the word contemplar in Portuguese? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use contemplar in Portuguese.

The word contemplar in Portuguese means contemplate, , contemplate, contemplate, give, meditate, admirar, contemplar, observar, contemplar, contemplar, estudar. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word contemplar

contemplate

verbo transitivo (admirar, apreciar)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")

verbo transitivo

contemplate

verbo transitivo (meditar, refletir)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")

contemplate

verbo transitivo (atentar para, levar em conta)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")

give

verbo transitivo (dar, doar: para alguém)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")

meditate

(meditar, refletir)

(intransitive verb: Verb not taking a direct object--for example, "She jokes." "He has arrived.")

admirar

(look outwards or to outdoors) (olhar para fora de uma janela)

contemplar, observar

transitive verb (literary (see, observe)

(verbo transitivo: Verbos que possuem complemento, direto ou indireto. Ex. "oferecer ajuda", "gostar de música", etc.)
Estávamos aterrorizados na primeira vez que observamos as Montanhas Rochosas.
We were in awe when we first beheld the Rocky Mountains.

contemplar

transitive verb (take a long look at [sth])

(verbo transitivo: Verbos que possuem complemento, direto ou indireto. Ex. "oferecer ajuda", "gostar de música", etc.)
Lauren contemplava a reflexão dela na janela.
Lauren contemplated her reflection in the window.

contemplar

transitive verb (think about [sth])

(verbo transitivo: Verbos que possuem complemento, direto ou indireto. Ex. "oferecer ajuda", "gostar de música", etc.)
É difícil contemplar a vida sem meus pais.
It's hard to contemplate life without my parents.

estudar

transitive verb (look at)

(verbo transitivo: Verbos que possuem complemento, direto ou indireto. Ex. "oferecer ajuda", "gostar de música", etc.)
Ela estudou o rosto dele por um longo tempo e depois sorriu.
She considered his face for a long time, and then smiled.

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