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.