Reflexión (en. Reflection)
/refleksión/
Meaning & Definition
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noun
Consideration or meditation about a topic or problem.
After much reflection, she made the right decision.
Después de mucho tiempo de reflexión, tomó la decisión correcta.
Image or representation that appears on a surface; can refer to light or sound.
The reflection of the moon in the water was beautiful.
La reflexión de la luna en el agua era hermosa.
In mathematics, the phenomenon where a figure is inverted in relation to a line.
The reflection of the triangle on the line created another equal triangle.
La reflexión del triángulo sobre la línea hizo que se formara otro triángulo igual.
Etymology
From Latin 'reflectio', which means 'action of returning backward'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
reflection on life
A deep examination of life experiences and decisions.
reflexión sobre la vida
giving oneself time for reflection
Taking a period of pause to think carefully about something.
darse tiempo para la reflexión
to engage in reflection
Performing a critical analysis or meditation on an issue.
hacer una reflexión
Related Words
to reflect
To think carefully about something.
reflexionar
to think
To form ideas or images in the mind.
pensar
to meditate
To reflect deeply and calmly.
meditar
Slang Meanings
To think a lot about something complicated or stressful.
I was in reflection mode after that heavy conversation.
Estuve en modo reflexión después de esa conversación pesada.
When someone stays silent thinking about something.
He was in total reflection, didn't even notice I knocked on his door.
Estaba en reflexión total, ni cuenta se dio de que llamé a su puerta.