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    Reflejos (en. Reflections)

    /reˈfle.xos/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Images seen on a polished surface due to light.
    The reflections in the water were beautiful at sunset.
    Los reflejos en el agua eran hermosos al atardecer.
    Quick reactions of the body to stimuli.
    The doctor assessed the patient's reflexes.
    El médico evaluó los reflejos de su paciente.
    Aspects or qualities that manifest through the image of something.
    The reflections of her personality are evident in her way of acting.
    Los reflejos de su personalidad se notan en su manera de actuar.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'reflexus', which means 'bent back'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    reflections in the water
    Images reflected on the surface of a body of water.
    reflejos en el agua
    to have quick reflexes
    To be quick in reacting to unexpected situations.
    tener buenos reflejos
    to lose one's reflexes
    To become slow in reaction or response.
    perder los reflejos

    Related Words

    to reflect
    To produce a reflection of something.
    reflejar
    reflection
    The act of reflecting or thinking about something.
    reflexión
    mirror
    Polished surface that reflects images.
    espejo

    Slang Meanings

    Quick reaction to a danger.
    The kid has cat-like reflexes.
    El chaval tiene reflejos de gato.
    To know how to react well in complicated situations.
    In the match, his reflexes led him to win.
    En el partido, sus reflejos lo llevaron a ganar.