What does "contemplar" mean in English?

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Spanish

contemplar

English

contemplate

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Alternative translations of "contemplar"

consider
look at
gaze at
observe

Examples of how to use "contemplar" in Spanish

Spanish
Me gusta contemplar el atardecer.
English
I like to watch the sunset.
Spanish
Contemplo el amanecer desde la playa.
English
I watch the sunrise from the beach.
Spanish
Ayer contemplamos las montañas nevadas.
English
Yesterday we gazed at the snow-capped mountains.
Spanish
De niño contemplaba las estrellas cada noche.
English
As a child I used to gaze at the stars every night.
Spanish
Mañana contemplarás nuevas posibilidades.
English
Tomorrow you will consider new possibilities.

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Me gusta contemplar el atardecer.

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