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/reˈflexo/

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Translation

reflection

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Word origin

From Latin reflexus, the past participle of reflectere ('to bend back'), formed from re- ('back') and flectere ('to bend'). English 'reflex' and 'reflection' share the same root.

Origin
Latin
Root
reflectere
English cognates
reflex, reflection, flex

Grammar

Gendermasculine
Pluralreflejos

Examples

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She saw her reflection in the river water.

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The cat has very quick reflexes.

cegador .

The sun produced a blinding glare on the glass.

cansancio.

His anger was a reflection of his tiredness.

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Boxers train their reflexes every day.

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This word is taught in chapter 33, lesson 12: reflejo, danza, calcetín and 7 more words.