Intermediate

Reflejar

Definition

(verb) To throw back light, heat, or sound without absorbing it; to think deeply

“El lago reflejaba las montañas en su superficie.”

The lake reflected the mountains on its surface.

“La radio reflejaba un zumbido raro.”
The radio was throwing off a weird hum.
“No pude reflejar nada hasta dormir un rato.”
I couldn't think straight until I'd gotten some sleep.
“Su cara reflejó alivio cuando vio el taxi.”
Her face showed relief when she saw the cab.
“Anoche, mientras caminaba por Malasaña, seguí reflejando en lo que me dijo Marta.”
Last night, while I was walking through Malasaña, I kept thinking about what Marta told me.

Other Spanish words at this level include Radiante, Atmósfera, Lo Que Sea, Por cierto, and No Pasa Nada. Tap any word to see its definition, examples, and audio.

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