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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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This word is part of lesson 62.