Reflejaba (en. Reflected)
/re-fle-'xa-ba/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
verb
To begin to reflect an image or a reality.
The mirror reflected his image clearly.
El espejo reflejaba su imagen con claridad.
To demonstrate or evidence feelings or thoughts.
Her smile reflected the joy she felt.
Su sonrisa reflejaba la alegría que sentía.
To represent or symbolize an idea.
The artwork reflected the culture of the place.
La obra de arte reflejaba la cultura del lugar.
Etymology
From the Latin 'reflexus', which means 'bent back'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to reflect feelings
To demonstrate what one feels through actions or attitudes.
reflejar los sentimientos
to reflect an image
To make an image visible in a mirror or polished surface.
reflejar una imagen
to reflect in the water
To see the image of something on the surface of the water.
reflejar en el agua
Related Words
reflection
Image that appears on a surface, especially in water or a mirror.
reflejo
reflection
The act of reflecting or an image reflected.
reflexión
reflecting
That has the capacity to reflect.
reflejante
Slang Meanings
To reflect unintentionally
Sometimes I unintentionally reflect what I think.
A veces me sale reflejar sin querer lo que pienso.
To make the hidden visible
That attitude only reflects the hidden things you have inside.
Esa actitud solo refleja lo oculto que tienes adentro.