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reflexión

re-flek-SYONrefleksˈjon

reflection, thought

Also: meditation
NounfB1
A person sitting quietly on a park bench with a hand on their chin, looking thoughtful.

📝 In Action

Necesito un momento de reflexión antes de decidir.

A2

I need a moment of reflection before deciding.

Sus reflexiones sobre la vida son muy interesantes.

B1

His reflections on life are very interesting.

Tras una larga reflexión, aceptó el trabajo.

B2

After much thought, she accepted the job.

Word Connections

Synonyms

Antonyms

  • impulsividad (impulsiveness)
  • ligereza (thoughtlessness)

Common Collocations

  • invitar a la reflexión – to be thought-provoking
  • momento de reflexión – moment of reflection
  • hacer una reflexión – to reflect on something

Idioms & Expressions

  • dar que pensar – to provide food for thought

reflection

NounfB2formal
A beam of light hitting a calm lake and bouncing off the water's surface at an angle.

📝 In Action

La reflexión de la luz en el agua es hermosa.

B1

The reflection of light on the water is beautiful.

Estudiamos la reflexión del sonido en las paredes.

B2

We studied the reflection of sound off the walls.

El ángulo de reflexión es igual al de incidencia.

C1

The angle of reflection is equal to the angle of incidence.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • reverberación (reverberation)

Common Collocations

  • reflexión de la luz – reflection of light
  • ángulo de reflexión – angle of reflection

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: reflexión

Question 1 of 3

Which of these is the correct plural form?

📚 More Resources

👥 Word Family▼
reflexionar(to reflect/think) — Verb
reflexivo(reflective) — Adjective
reflejo(reflection (image)) — Noun
autorreflexión(self-reflection) — Noun
🎵 Rhymes▼
canciónemociónacción
📚 Etymology▼

From the Latin 'reflexio', which literally means 'a bending back'. It combines 're-' (back) and 'flectere' (to bend).

First recorded: 13th century

Cognates (Related words)

English: reflectionFrench: réflexionItalian: riflessione

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between 'reflejo' and 'reflexión'?

Generally, 'reflejo' refers to the actual image you see (like in a mirror), while 'reflexión' refers to the process of light bouncing or the act of thinking deeply.

Does 'reflexión' always need an accent?

Yes, in its singular form, the 'o' always has an accent. In the plural form (reflexiones), the accent is removed.

Can I use 'reflexión' for a casual thought?

It sounds a bit formal for a casual thought. For a quick idea, 'idea' or 'pensamiento' is better. Use 'reflexión' for something you've actually spent time considering.