Usage Note
Reacción covers both physical-chemical reactions (reacción química — 'chemical reaction') and emotional responses (su reacción fue de sorpresa — 'her reaction was one of surprise'). The double vowel cluster -ción is stressed on the final syllable, requiring a written accent. The verb is reaccionar and the adjective reactivo.
Examples
"Su reacción ante la noticia fue inesperada."
Natural Translation
His reaction to the news was unexpected.
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