What is the Spanish word for "pensive"?

Learn how to say "pensive" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

pensive

Spanish

pensativo

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Alternative translations of "pensive"

meditativo
reflexivo
pensante

Examples of how to use "pensive" in Spanish

English
She was in a pensive and thoughtful mood.
Spanish
Ella estaba de ánimo pensativo y reflexivo.
English
She sat on the bench, pensive and quiet.
Spanish
Se sentó en el banco, pensativa y en silencio.
English
His pensive expression showed he was thinking.
Spanish
Su expresión pensativa mostraba que estaba pensando.
English
The pensive child watched the rain fall.
Spanish
El niño pensativo observaba cómo caía la lluvia.
English
I became pensive after reading the letter.
Spanish
Me puse pensativo después de leer la carta.

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