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    Reflexión (en. Reflection)

    /ref-lek-'sjon/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Critical thinking about oneself or about a situation.
    Reflecting on her performance helped her improve.
    La reflexión sobre su actuación le ayudó a mejorar.
    Mirror of light or reflected image.
    The reflection of the sun on the water was dazzling.
    La reflexión del sol en el agua fue deslumbrante.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'reflectio', meaning 'to turn back' or 'to return'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to make a reflection
    to conduct a deep analysis of a topic or situation.
    hacer reflexión
    deep reflection
    intense and concentrated thought about a matter.
    reflexión profunda
    internal reflection
    personal and emotional consideration of one’s own experiences.
    reflexión interna

    Related Words

    to reflect
    to think carefully about a topic.
    reflexionar
    reflective
    that involves reflection or thought.
    reflexivo

    Slang Meanings

    To overthink something.
    Don't overthink it; sometimes you just have to let it flow.
    No te hagas tantas reflexiones, a veces hay que dejarlo fluir.
    To do a self-analysis.
    After the breakup, he spent the week in reflection about his life.
    Después de la ruptura, se pasó la semana en reflexión sobre su vida.