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reflejo

reflection

noun reh-FLEH-hoh Rare

Origin: From Latin reflexus (bent back), past participle of reflectere.

Also means

reflex

Usage Note

Reflejo covers both a visual reflection (in a mirror or water) and a physiological reflex (reflejos rápidos, 'quick reflexes'). As an adjective it means 'reflected' (luz refleja). The verb is reflejar. Do not confuse with reflexión (careful thought).

Examples

"Vio su reflejo en el agua del lago."

Natural Translation

He saw his reflection in the lake water.

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