reflexionar
reflect
The Spanish verb 'reflexionar' translates as 'reflect' in English. It may primarily be used to denote thinking about something carefully and at length. Alternatively, in a more scientific or logical context, it might also be used to refer to the instance where light, heat, or sound is thrown back without absorbing it. Nonetheless, 'reflexionar' is more commonly used in the sense of pondering over something in the Spanish language.
Example sentences using: reflexionar
Necesito reflexionar sobre esa idea antes de tomar una decisión
I need to reflect on that idea before making a decision
In this sentence, 'reflexionar' is used to express the need to think deeply or consider about an idea before making a decision. The use of 'sobre' following 'reflexionar' is the equivalent to 'on' in English when used in this context.
El profesor nos pidió que reflexionáramos sobre el significado de la vida
The teacher asked us to reflect on the meaning of life
In this example, 'reflexionar' is used in the first person plural form 'reflexionáramos'. The professor is asking the students to deeply think or ponder about the meaning of life. Again, 'sobre' is used following 'reflexionar' to indicate 'on' in English.
Es importante reflexionar en los errores para aprender de ellos
It's important to reflect on the mistakes to learn from them
This sentence employs 'reflexionar' to express the importance of deeply thinking or pondering on our mistakes with the intention to learn from them. It uses 'en' instead of 'sobre' after 'reflexionar', but both prepositions can be used interchangeably in this context to mean 'on' in English.