Example: Este problema da lugar a pensar en soluciones nuevas.
Definition
"Dar lugar a pensar" means to cause or provoke someone to start thinking or to consider something carefully. It refers to an action or situation that triggers reflection or contemplation about an idea, problem, or possibility.
Translations
to give reason to think
aanleiding geven om te denken
donar peu a pensar
laisser penser
Anlass zum Denken geben
Etymology
The phrase "dar lugar a pensar" comes from Spanish, where "dar" means to give, "lugar" means place, and "a pensar" means to think. Together, it literally means 'to give place to think,' implying that something creates an opportunity or reason for thought.
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"Dar lugar a pensar" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - Modismos y refranes - (B2) - parte 1", containing 105 commonly used expressions.
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to give reason to think