reflexionando
/refleɡsjonando/from spelling rules
The Spanish phrase for pondering is reflexionando.
While reflexionando is a way to express this, the formal verb reflexionar denotes serious contemplation and the formal verb considerar can also be used to convey the idea of pondering or mulling over a decision.
What does it mean word for word?
reflexionando is the gerund form of the verb reflexionar, which literally means to reflect or to ponder.
How does it change in a sentence?
reflexionando is the gerund of the verb reflexionar and is used to express an ongoing action of pondering or reflecting.
How do you pronounce it?
/refleɡsjonando/
Did you know?
- Spanish has a specific word, rumiar, which means 'to ruminate'. While it describes pondering, it literally refers to the way cows chew their cud.
- If you want to say you are pondering a problem, you might say you are dándole vueltas to it. This translates to 'giving it turns', describing the mental image of turning a thought over and over in your head.
- A person who is 'pondering' can also be described as meditabundo. While reflexionando is an action, meditabundo is an adjective used to describe someone who appears lost in thought or deeply preoccupied.
Examples in context
- Estoy reflexionando sobre el significado de la vidaI'm pondering the meaning of life
- Estoy considerando seriamente esta propuestaI'm pondering this proposal seriously
- Estoy pensando en tu preguntaI'm pondering your question
- Estoy pensándomeloI'm mulling it over
- Estoy reflexionando sobre mi futuroI'm pondering my future
- Me gusta meditar sobre la belleza de la naturalezaI enjoy pondering the beauty of nature
- Estoy reflexionando sobre mi futuro.I am pondering my future.
- Ella pasó la tarde reflexionando en silencio.She spent the afternoon pondering in silence.
- Él sigue reflexionando sobre esa decisión difícil.He is still pondering that difficult decision.
Example conversation
Alejandro and Sofía are talking about a big life decision.
- AlejandroTodavía no he tomado una decisión.I still haven't made a decision.
- SofíaParece que sigues reflexionando sobre el problema.It seems you are still pondering the problem.
- AlejandroSí, es una elección muy difícil.Yes, it is a very difficult choice.
- SofíaTómate el tiempo que necesites, Alejandro.Take the time you need, Alejandro.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
