Spanish Conversation · Level 85
60 words
Spanish word
reflejar
Pronunciation
IPA/refleˈxaɾ/
Meaning
- verbreflect
Example
El espejo refleja mi cara.
The mirror reflects my face.
More examples
El informe refleja la opinión de los expertos.
The report reflects the opinion of the experts.
Core concept
Light or image bent back by a mirror.
Common phrases
reflejar la realidad
reflect reality
reflejar un cambio
reflect a change
reflejar la opinión
reflect the opinion
Similar words
mostrar: Makes an object or information visible to others by displaying or presenting it.
expresar: Conveys feelings or thoughts through words, tone, or behavior.
indicar: Signals a meaning, condition, or direction by a sign, gesture, or clue.
manifestar: Makes feelings or opinions clearly evident through words or actions.
Definition in Spanish
Indica la acción de devolver la imagen o la luz y, en sentido figurado, la de mostrar o expresar una cualidad, idea o efecto.
Word origin
From Latin reflectĕre 'bend back' (re- 'back' + flectere 'bend'), originally describing bending light or an image back and later extended to mean showing or indicating a quality or effect.
Usage tips
- Reflejar describes something that shows or indicates a quality or result (Los resultados reflejan...), and it is not the same as reflexionar, which means to think.