meditación
/meditaˈθjon/feminine
The English phrase "meditation" is translated into Spanish as meditación.
The word refers to the practice of devotional contemplation.
Meaning: devotional contemplation (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun is feminine and is used with the feminine article la, as in la meditación.
How do you pronounce it?
/meditaˈθjon/
Did you know?
- The word meditación comes from the Latin meditātiōnem, which originally meant 'to take care of' or 'to plan' rather than just to clear the mind.
- In Catholic tradition in Spanish-speaking countries, la meditación often refers specifically to the 'Lectio Divina' or the structured contemplation of scripture rather than the Eastern practice of emptying the mind.
- Although meditación is the noun for the practice, Spanish uses the term mindfulness as an anglicism in many modern wellness centers because there is no single Spanish word that captures the specific psychological meaning.
Examples in context
- La meditación trae paz.Meditation brings peace.This sentence shows how meditación can be a subject that brings peace.Tatoeba #5447878 by albrusgher, translation #4398710 by XenoKat
- Dormir es la mejor meditación.Sleep is the best meditation.This sentence uses meditación to compare it to sleep.Tatoeba #5181620 by cueyayotl, translation #5181616 by Adelpa
- La meditación me da tranquilidad.Meditation gives me peace of mind.This sentence illustrates how meditación can provide peace of mind.Tatoeba #5447934 by albrusgher, translation #619136 by ulyssemc1
- La práctica de la meditación es esencial para encontrar la tranquilidad interior.The practice of meditation is essential to find inner peace.
- Me voy a meditar un rato en el jardín. ¿Quieres unirte?I'm going to meditate for a while in the garden. Do you want to join me?
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Example conversation
Elena and Javier are at a yoga studio after a class.
- ElenaLa meditación de hoy fue muy profunda.Today's meditation was very profound.
- JavierSí, me ayudó a conectar conmigo mismo.Yes, it helped me connect with myself.
- ElenaJavier, ¿prefieres la meditación guiada o silenciosa?Javier, do you prefer guided or silent meditation?
- JavierMe gusta más la meditación guiada.I like guided meditation more.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “meditation” translations and entries meditación, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries meditación, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
