Spanish Conversation · Level 107
60 words
Spanish word
reflexionar
Pronunciation
IPA/refleksjoˈnaɾ/
Meaning
- verbreflect
Example
Antes de responder, reflexioné sobre la propuesta.
Before answering, I reflected on the proposal.
More examples
Me gusta reflexionar antes de dormir sobre lo aprendido.
I like to reflect on what I learned before going to sleep.
Core concept
Person weighing reasons on a mental scale.
Common phrases
reflexionar sobre
reflect on
llevar a reflexionar
cause to reflect
tiempo para reflexionar
time to reflect
Similar words
pensar: Engages in general mental activity, mulling over ideas or impressions.
considerar: Keeps a point in mind as relevant when evaluating options.
razonar: Applies logical reasoning step by step to derive conclusions.
analizar: Examines data or events by separating them into component parts.
Definition in Spanish
Pensar con calma y profundidad sobre algo para formar una opinión o tomar una decisión.
Word origin
Derived from Latin reflectere via the noun reflexión plus -ar, literally 'to bend back' and metaphorically 'to turn thoughts back on themselves'.
Usage tips
- When mentioning the subject, reflexionar commonly takes sobre or acerca de (reflexionar sobre la propuesta) and it is more deliberative than pensar.