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How to Say "mindfulness" in Spanish

The Spanish word formindfulnessis meditaciónA2 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.

English → SpanishA2
nounA2
The state of being aware and present.
A peaceful person sitting in a cross-legged position on a soft cushion with eyes closed and a calm expression.

Examples

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.

The '-ción' Rule

Most Spanish words ending in '-ción' are feminine. This means you should always use 'la' or 'una' with meditación.

Using 'Hacer' vs 'Meditar'

To say 'I meditate,' you can use the verb 'meditar' (Yo medito) or use this noun with the verb for 'to do': 'Yo hago meditación'.

Wrong Gender

Mistake:El meditación es bueno.

Correction: La meditación es buena. (Words ending in -ción are almost always feminine).

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