ponder

to think carefully about something, especially for a long time

pensar en, reflexionar sobre

• ponder something

Collocations ponder the problem · ponder a decision

• She sat by the window, pondering her future.

  Ella se sentó junto a la ventana, reflexionando sobre su futuro.

to consider carefully before making a decision or coming to a conclusion

considerar, meditar sobre

• ponder something

Collocations ponder the options · ponder the consequences

• He pondered his choices for a long time before deciding.

  Él meditó sobre sus opciones durante mucho tiempo antes de decidir.