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    Reflexiva (en. Reflexive)

    /reflexiva/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    adjective
    Referring to a subject that performs an action on itself.
    The verb 'to wash oneself' is a reflexive verb.
    El verbo 'lavarse' es un verbo reflexivo.
    Related to reflection or self-reflection.
    It is important to have a reflexive attitude towards problems.
    Es importante tener una actitud reflexiva ante los problemas.
    Indicating a process of reflection.
    His analysis of the text was very reflective.
    Su análisis del texto fue muy reflexivo.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'reflexivus', meaning 'that reflects'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to take a reflective pause
    To stop and think about something before acting.
    hacer una pausa reflexiva
    a reflective gesture
    A gesture that indicates thought or consideration.
    un gesto reflexivo
    a reflective look
    A look that denotes introspection or analysis.
    una mirada reflexiva

    Related Words

    reflection
    The act of reflecting or thinking carefully about a matter.
    reflexión
    reflection
    The image seen on a surface, such as a mirror.
    reflejo
    self-reflection
    The examination of oneself, of one's own ideas or actions.
    autoreflexión

    Slang Meanings

    To have an introspective attitude.
    After the discussion, she remained in a reflective mode.
    Después de la discusión, se quedó en modo reflexiva.
    To be very thoughtful or analytical.
    He always has a reflective approach in his work.
    Siempre tiene un enfoque reflexiva en su trabajo.