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    Reflexionar (en. Reflect)

    /refleksjoˈnaɾ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    Examine a topic or situation carefully.
    It is important to reflect on the decisions we make.
    Es importante reflexionar sobre las decisiones que tomamos.
    To consider or meditate on something.
    After reflecting, he decided to change careers.
    Después de reflexionar, decidió cambiar de carrera.
    To deepen the understanding of a problem or idea.
    He needs to reflect more on his future.
    Él necesita reflexionar más sobre su futuro.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'reflexionare', meaning 'to bend back' or 'to think again'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    reflect on
    think deeply about something.
    reflexionar sobre
    reflect in silence
    meditate without speaking or interacting.
    reflexionar en silencio
    take some time to reflect
    dedicate time to think calmly.
    tomarse un tiempo para reflexionar

    Related Words

    reflection
    The action of reflecting or the result of it.
    reflexión
    reflective
    That which involves reflection or consideration.
    reflexivo

    Slang Meanings

    Hipster
    The typical hipster always reflects too much on philosophical topics.
    El típico gafapasta siempre reflexiona demasiado sobre temas filosóficos.
    Bourgeois
    That bourgeois spends hours reflecting on his work.
    Ese burgués pasa horas reflexionando sobre su trabajo.