What does "pensativo" mean in English?

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Spanish

pensativo

English

thoughtful

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Alternative translations of "pensativo"

pensive
meditative
contemplative
reflective

Examples of how to use "pensativo" in Spanish

Spanish
Se quedó pensativo un momento.
English
He stayed thoughtful for a moment.
Spanish
Él se quedó pensativo junto a la ventana.
English
He stayed thoughtful by the window.
Spanish
La niña escuchó pensativo el cuento del abuelo.
English
The girl listened thoughtfully to her grandfather's story.
Spanish
Camino pensativo por el parque cada tarde.
English
I walk thoughtfully through the park every afternoon.
Spanish
Llegó pensativo a la reunión de trabajo.
English
He arrived thoughtfully at the work meeting.

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Se quedó pensativo un momento.

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