reflected

• Describe aquello que ha sido devuelto o rechazado hacia atrás, como la luz, el sonido o una imagen, o una cualidad que se manifiesta o se muestra.

Describes something that has been thrown back, such as light, sound, or an image, or a quality that is shown or mirrored.

1. Thrown back (light, sound, heat)B1formal

   Describes light, sound, or heat that is sent back from a surface.

   reflejado/a

   • The reflected light from the mirror illuminated the dark room.
   • The reflected sound created an echo in the canyon.
   • The reflected heat from the pavement made the day feel hotter.

   Sinónimosmirrored

2. Shown as an imageA2formal

   Describes an image that is seen in a mirror, water, or other reflective surface.

   reflejado (como imagen)

   • Her reflected face stared back at her from the calm lake.
   • The reflected image of the mountains was perfectly clear in the water.
   • He saw his reflected silhouette in the shop window.

   Sinónimosmirrored

3. Demonstrated or shownB2formal

   Used to describe a quality, feeling, or attitude that is clearly shown or demonstrated.

   reflejado, demostrado

   • Her hard work is reflected in her excellent grades.
   • The company's values are reflected in its customer service.
   • His calm demeanor reflected his inner confidence.

   Sinónimosapparentdemonstratedevident

   Antónimosconcealedhiddenmaskedsuppressedundisclosed

• Verbo que se usa para indicar el acto de pensar detenida o profundamente sobre algo, o para referirse a la acción de devolver la luz, el calor o el sonido, o de mostrar una imagen como un espejo.

A verb used to indicate the act of thinking deeply or carefully about something, or of throwing back light, heat, or sound.

1. Throw back light or soundB1formal

   To send back light, heat, or sound from a surface.

   Reflejar (luz o sonido)

   • The mirror reflects light into the room.
   • The lake reflected the mountains perfectly.
   • Sound waves reflect off hard surfaces.

   Sinónimosechomirrorreturnreverberatethrow back

   Antónimosabsorb

2. Show or be a sign ofB2formal

   To be a sign or indication of a particular situation or quality.

   Reflejar, ser indicio de

   • His calm attitude reflects his confidence.
   • The sales figures reflect the company's success.
   • Her choice of words reflects her education.

   Sinónimosbespeakbetraydemonstratedenotedisplayevinceindicatemanifestmirrorregisterrevealshow

   Antónimosconcealdisguisehidemask

3. Think deeplyB2formal

   To think carefully and deeply about something.

   Reflexionar

   • She reflected on her childhood memories.
   • He reflected for a moment before answering.
   • We need time to reflect on the proposal.

   Sinónimoscogitatecontemplatedeliberatemeditatemuseponderruminatethink