reflection

UK:*UK and possibly other pronunciationsUK and possibly other pronunciations/rɪˈflɛkʃən/US:USA pronunciation: IPA and respellingUSA pronunciation: IPA/rɪˈflɛkʃən/ ,USA pronunciation: respelling(ri flekshən)

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WordReference English-Spanish Dictionary © 2025:

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InglésEspañol
reflection n (physics: return of light)reverberación nf
 He was momentarily blinded by the reflection of the sun off his watch.
 Quedó momentáneamente cegado por la reverberación del sol en su reloj.
reflection n (image)reflejo nm
  imagen nf
 Harry looked at his reflection in every shiny surface.
 Harry miraba su reflejo en cada superficie brillante.
 Harry miraba su imagen reflejada en cada superficie brillante.
reflection n (deep thinking)reflexión nf
 After reflection on this matter, I am in favour of it.
 Después de una reflexión sobre el asunto, estoy a favor.
reflection n (thought, observation)observación nm
  comentario nm
 His reflections on the president's character were unfavourable.
 Sus observaciones sobre el carácter del presidente eran desfavorables.
 Sus comentarios sobre su comportamiento eran desfavorables.
reflection n figurative (result)reflejo nm
 The artist's work is a reflection of his political beliefs.
 El trabajo del artista es un reflejo de sus ideas políticas.
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WordReference English-Spanish Dictionary © 2025:

Compound Forms:
InglésEspañol
diffuse reflection n (light reflected off a surface)reflexión difusa nf + adj
on reflection adv (second thoughts)pensándolo mejor expr
 On reflection, it seems to be a good decision.
 Pensándolo mejor, parece que fue una buena decisión.
self-reflection n (contemplation of self)introspección nf
  autorreflexión nf
upon reflection adv (after consideration)pensándolo bien loc adv
 Pensándolo bien, no me vendrían mal unas vacaciones.
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Collocations: the [sun's, moon's, light's] reflection [on, in], the reflection of the [sun], look at your reflection in the [mirror, lake, glass], more...

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