el
masculine
/reˈflexo/
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Translation
reflection
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
.
She saw her reflection in the river water.
.
The cat has very quick reflexes.
produjo cegador cristal.
The sun produced a blinding glare on the glass.
enfado cansancio.
His anger was a reflection of his tiredness.
boxeadores entrenan .
Boxers train their reflexes every day.
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