reflection

S2 W2

BrE /rɪˈflekʃn/ AmE /rɪˈflekʃn/

noun en → es

1 IMAGE [singular] A2

the image of something that you can see in a mirror, on a shiny surface, or on the surface of water

reflexión (en un espejo), imagen reflejada

  • a reflection of something

Collocations reflection in a mirror · reflection on water

  • She saw her reflection in the mirror.

    Ella vio su reflejo en el espejo.

2 THOUGHT [singular] B1

careful thought about something, especially when you are trying to understand it or make a decision

reflexión, pensamiento cuidadoso

  • a reflection on something

Collocations reflection on life · deep reflection

  • He spent some time in quiet reflection.

    Pasó algún tiempo en reflexión silenciosa.

3 ECHO [singular] B2

the sound that you hear when a noise is made and then bounces off something, such as a wall or mountain

eco, resonancia

  • a reflection of a sound

Collocations reflection of an echo · sound reflection

  • The sound was lost in the reflection.

    El sonido se perdió en la resonancia.

4 CRITICISM [singular] B2

a comment that criticizes or praises someone or something, especially in a formal way

crítica, observación crítica

  • a reflection on somebody/something

Collocations reflection of criticism · constructive reflection

  • The report includes a critical reflection.

    El informe incluye una crítica constructiva.

5 ECONOMIC [singular] C1

a change in the value of something, especially money or property, that is caused by changes in economic conditions

reflexión económica, cambio económico

  • an economic reflection

Collocations reflection of the market · economic reflection on prices

  • There has been a significant economic reflection in recent months.

    Ha habido una reflexión económica significativa en los últimos meses.