philosophical

BrE /fɪˈlɒsəfɪk(ə)l/ AmE /fɪˌlɑːsəˈfɪkl/

adjective en → es

1 THOUGHTFUL [attributive or predicative] B2

thinking about ideas and beliefs in a calm, serious way

filosófico, pensativo

  • be philosophical about something

Collocations philosophical attitude · philosophical approach

  • She has a very philosophical attitude towards life.

    Ella tiene una actitud filosófica hacia la vida.

2 ACCEPTANCE [attributive or predicative] B1

accepting something bad or difficult in a calm, serious way

filosófico, sereno

  • be philosophical about something

Collocations philosophical attitude · philosophical approach

  • He's being very philosophical about the delay.

    Él está siendo muy filosófico sobre el retraso.

1 IDEAS [attributive] C1

relating to philosophy or philosophers

filosófico, de la filosofía

  • philosophical ideas

Collocations philosophical discussion · philosophical question

  • The book covers a range of philosophical questions.

    El libro aborda una variedad de preguntas filosóficas.