C1 verb Neutral to slightly formal, appropriate for various contexts including spiritual, intellectual, and general reflection.

meditare

/mediˈtaːre/

Exemplos

1

Mi piace meditare in silenzio ogni mattina.

I like to meditate in silence every morning.

2

Prima di prendere una decisione importante, è bene meditare a lungo.

Before making an important decision, it's good to meditate for a long time.

3

Stava meditando sulla sua carriera futura.

He was meditating on his future career.

4

Il monaco passa ore a meditare.

The monk spends hours meditating.

5

Dobbiamo meditare sulle conseguenze delle nostre azioni.

We must meditate on the consequences of our actions.

Colocações comuns

meditare in silenzio (to meditate in silence)
meditare profondamente (to meditate deeply)
meditare sulle parole (to meditate on the words)

How to Use It

Notas de uso

Use 'meditare su' or 'meditare a lungo' to specify what one is meditating on or for how long. It often implies a process of careful consideration.

Erros comuns

Confusing it with 'medicare' (to medicate or treat medically).
Using it in situations that require a more casual verb for 'thinking', where 'pensare' would be more appropriate.

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Origem da palavra

From Latin 'meditari', meaning 'to ponder, reflect, consider, practice'.

Contexto cultural

Meditation, in both spiritual and secular forms, is gaining popularity in Italy, reflecting a global trend towards mindfulness and stress reduction. 'Meditare' is the direct verb used for this practice.

Dica de memorização

Imagine a 'mediator' who needs to 'meditate' to find a solution.

Perguntas frequentes

3 perguntas

No, while often associated with spiritual practices like meditation, 'meditare' can also refer to deep thought or consideration about any topic, not necessarily religious or spiritual.

While 'pensare' (to think) is more general, 'meditare' implies a deeper, more focused, and often longer period of thought or contemplation than simply 'thinking'.

The past participle is 'meditato'.

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