Reflexiones (en. Reflections)

/reflek'sjones/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Thoughts or considerations made about something with care.
My reflections on love led me to write a poem.
Mis reflexiones sobre el amor me llevaron a escribir un poema.
The act of thinking carefully about a matter.
After much reflection, I decided to change jobs.
Después de muchas reflexiones, decidí cambiar de trabajo.
Deep reflection that can lead to learning or understanding.
Reflections on life are often very enriching.
Las reflexiones sobre la vida suelen ser muy enriquecedoras.

Etymology

From Latin 'reflexio', which means 'the action of turning back on something'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

deep reflections
Thoughts that are carried out with great depth and seriousness.
reflexiones profundas
to make reflections
To engage in a process of meditation or careful thinking.
hacer reflexiones
reflections on life
Deep considerations about human existence.
reflexiones sobre la vida

Related Words

to reflect
To think carefully about a topic.
reflexionar
to meditate
To reflect or think about a matter, usually in a deep manner.
meditar
introspection
Examination of oneself and one's own thoughts and feelings.
introspección

Slang Meanings

Deep philosophical talks.
We had some pretty dense reflections last night.
Tuvimos unas reflexiones bien densas anoche.
Debate or discussion about complex topics.
The university organized some reflections that were very intense.
La uni organizó unas reflexiones que fueron muy intensas.