reflexionar Present Conjugation
reflexionar — to reflect
The present indicative of reflexionar is: reflexiono, reflexionas, reflexiona, reflexionamos, reflexionáis, reflexionan.
reflexionar Present Forms
When to Use the Present
Use the present indicative of 'reflexionar' for actions happening right now, habitual actions, or general truths. For example, 'He reflects daily on his life' or 'We are reflecting on the situation'.
Notes on reflexionar in the Present
Reflexionar is a regular -ar verb in the present indicative.
Example Sentences
Yo reflexiono sobre mis metas cada mañana.
I reflect on my goals every morning.
yo
¿Tú reflexionas mucho sobre las cosas?
Do you reflect a lot on things?
tú
Ella reflexiona mientras camina por el parque.
She reflects while walking through the park.
él/ella/usted
Nosotros reflexionamos sobre el impacto de nuestras palabras.
We reflect on the impact of our words.
nosotros
Ellos reflexionan sobre la mejor estrategia.
They reflect on the best strategy.
ellos/ellas/ustedes
Common Mistakes
Mistake: Using the present indicative when the subjunctive is needed.
Correct: After phrases expressing doubt or desire like 'Espero que...', use the subjunctive: 'Espero que reflexione'.
Why: The indicative is for facts, while the subjunctive is for subjective states.
Mistake: Incorrect conjugation for 'vosotros'.
Correct: The correct form is 'reflexionáis', not 'reflexionaís' or similar.
Why: Standard conjugation rules for -ar verbs in the present indicative.
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Related Tenses
Preterite
yo: reflexioné
The preterite of reflexionar is regular: reflexioné, reflexionaste, reflexionó, reflexionamos, reflexionasteis, reflexionaron.
Imperfect
yo: reflexionaba
The imperfect of reflexionar is: reflexionaba, reflexionabas, reflexionaba, reflexionábamos, reflexionabais, reflexionaban.
Future
yo: reflexionaré
The future of reflexionar is: reflexionaré, reflexionarás, reflexionará, reflexionaremos, reflexionaréis, reflexionarán.
Conditional
yo: reflexionaría
The conditional of reflexionar is: reflexionaría, reflexionarías, reflexionaría, reflexionaríamos, reflexionaríais, reflexionarían.
Present Subjunctive
yo: reflexione
The present subjunctive of reflexionar is: reflexione, reflexiones, reflexionemos, reflexionéis, reflexionen.
Imperfect Subjunctive
yo: reflexionara
The imperfect subjunctive of reflexionar has two forms: reflexionara/reflexionase and its variations.
Affirmative Imperative
yo: reflexiona
Reflexionar's imperative commands are: reflexiona (tú), no reflexiones (tú neg.), reflexione (usted), no reflexione (usted neg.), reflexionemos (nosotros), no reflexionemos (nosotros neg.), reflexione (ustedes), no reflexionen (ustedes neg.), reflexionad (vosotros), no reflexionéis (vosotros neg.).
Negative Imperative
yo: no reflexiones
Negative commands for 'reflexionar' use the present subjunctive: no reflexiones (tú), no reflexione (usted), no reflexionemos (nosotros), no reflexionen (ustedes), no reflexionéis (vosotros).