reflect

to think carefully about something, especially to try to understand it better or make a decision

pensar en, reflexionar sobre

• reflect on/upon something

Collocations reflect on one's actions · reflect upon the consequences

• She spent a long time reflecting on her decision.

  Pasó mucho tiempo reflexionando sobre su decisión.

to show an image of something, especially in water or a mirror

reflejar, mostrar imagen de

• reflect light/heat/sound

Collocations water reflects the sky · the mirror reflects your image

• The lake reflected the mountains.

  El lago reflejaba las montañas.

to show a particular quality or feeling, especially in your face or body language

reflejar, mostrar

• reflect feelings/emotions

Collocations her smile reflected her happiness · his face reflected his anger

• His expression reflected his disappointment.

  Su expresión reflejaba su decepción.

to discuss or talk about something, often in a formal way

discutir sobre, tratar de

• reflect on/upon something

Collocations the meeting will reflect on the company's future · they reflected on their achievements

• The committee will reflect on the proposal.

  El comité discutirá sobre la propuesta.

to bounce or be reflected off a surface, especially light or sound waves

rebote, reflejar

• reflect off/from something

Collocations light reflects off a mirror · sound waves reflect from the walls

• The sound reflected off the stone walls.

  El sonido rebotó en las paredes de piedra.

a mirror or other reflective surface used to show an image of something

espejo, reflejador