meditación

meh-dee-tah-see-OHN/meðitaˈsjon/

“meditación” means “meditation” in Spanish (The practice of clearing the mind or focusing on a specific thought.).

meditation

Also: reflection, mindfulness

La meditación me ayuda a dormir mejor por las noches.

Meditation helps me sleep better at night.

Después de una larga meditación, decidió aceptar el nuevo trabajo.

After long reflection, she decided to accept the new job.

Estamos asistiendo a una clase de meditación guiada en el parque.

We are attending a guided meditation class in the park.

Words that translate to "meditación" in Spanish:

Question 1 of 3

Which article should you use with the word 'meditación'?

👥 Word Family▼

meditativo(meditative) — Adjective

meditador(meditator) — Noun

🎵 Rhymes▼

canciónacciónatención

📚 Etymology▼

From the Latin word 'meditatio,' which describes the act of thinking over or pondering something deeply.

First recorded: 13th century

Cognates (Related words)

English: meditationFrench: méditationItalian: meditazione

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Is 'meditación' only for religious contexts?

No. In modern Spanish, it is used exactly like in English to refer to health practices, stress relief, and secular mindfulness.

What is the plural of 'meditación'?

The plural is 'meditaciones'. Notice that when we add the plural ending, the written accent on the 'o' disappears.

How do you say 'to meditate' as an action?

You use the verb 'meditar'. For example: 'Necesito meditar sobre esto' (I need to meditate/reflect on this).