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"Contemplate" is a transitive verb which is often translated as "contemplar", and "see" is a transitive verb which is often translated as "ver". Learn more about the difference between "contemplate" and "see" below.
contemplate(
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tihm
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pleyt
)A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
a. contemplar
This summer I had the opportunity to contemplate the vastness of the Grand Canyon.Este verano tuve la oportunidad de contemplar la inmensidad del Gran Cañón.
a. contemplar
I am contemplating moving to a new town to look for a job.Estoy contemplando mudarme a otra ciudad para buscar trabajo.
b. considerar
This decision is difficult, and I need some time to contemplate my options.Esta decisión es difícil, y necesito tiempo para considerar mis opciones.
c. pensar en
I am contemplating getting married, but I am afraid of commitment.Estoy pensando en casarme, pero tengo miedo al compromiso.
see(
si
)A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
a. ver
We've seen a number of houses, but now we have to choose one.Hemos visto varias casas, pero ahora nos toca escoger una.
a. asegurarse de que
I'll see you get an appointment as early as possible.Me aseguraré de que le den una cita lo antes posible.
a. imaginar
I can already see myself on the beach. I can't wait for my vacation!Ya me imagino en la playa. ¡Qué ganas tengo de estar de vacaciones!
6. (to visit)
7. (to receive)
8. (to date)
a. salir con
Did you know that Ana is seeing a coworker?¿Sabías que Ana sale con un compañero del trabajo?
10. (to regard)
a. ver
I see Jake as a friend more than a future partner.Yo veo a Jake como amigo más bien que una futura pareja.
An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g., The man sneezed.).
11. (to perceive)
12. (to understand)
a. ver
Right now I don't expect you to understand, but one day you'll see.Ahora mismo no espero que lo entiendas, pero un día lo verás.
13. (to find out)
14. (to consider)
a. ver
We'll just have to see how this all turns out.Tendremos que esperar a ver cómo terminará esta situación.
A noun is a word referring to a person, animal, place, thing, feeling, or idea (e.g., man, dog, house).
15. (religion)
a. la sede (F)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
The Holy See is the central governing body of the Roman Catholic church.La Santa Sede es el gobierno central de la Iglesia católica romana.
