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    Reacción (en. Reaction)

    /reaˈksjon/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Response given by an organism to a physical or chemical stimulus.
    The body's reaction to an allergy can be severe.
    La reacción del cuerpo ante una alergia puede ser grave.
    Effect or consequence of an event.
    The reaction to the announcement was immediate.
    La reacción al anuncio fue inmediata.
    Opposition to a fact, idea, or social movement.
    There was a strong reaction against the proposed reform.
    Hubo una reacción fuerte contra la reforma propuesta.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'reactio', which means 'the action of acting again'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    chain reaction
    Process where one event generates a series of others.
    reacción en cadena
    to have a reaction
    To show an emotional or physical response to a situation.
    tener una reacción
    disproportionate reaction
    Excessive response compared to the stimulus.
    reacción desproporcionada

    Related Words

    stimulus
    Something that provokes a response in living beings.
    estímulo
    response
    Action of answering or reacting to a stimulus.
    respuesta
    effect
    Result of an event or action.
    efecto

    Slang Meanings

    exaggerated reaction
    It's not that serious, your reaction is exaggerated.
    No es para tanto, tu reacción es exagerada.
    Reacts as if nothing is happening
    Even though there was a problem, he reacts as if nothing is happening.
    Aunque hubo un problema, él reacciona como si no pasara nada.