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reflection

[/rɪˈflɛkʃən/]
nounfemininepl: reflections / reflections
reflexão
1. the act of reflecting light, heat, or sound back from a surface
The reflection of the sun on the water was blinding.
A reflexão do sol na água era ofuscante.
2. an image seen in a mirror or reflective surface
She saw her reflection in the mirror.
Ela viu seu reflexo no espelho.
3. serious thought or consideration about something
After much reflection, he decided to change careers.
Após muita reflexão, ele decidiu mudar de carreira.
4. a thing that is a consequence of or arises from something else
His behavior is a reflection of his upbringing.
Seu comportamento é reflexo de sua criação.
5. an unfavorable remark or assertion about someone or something
This is no reflection on your character.
Isso não é uma crítica ao seu caráter.
Synonyms
contemplationmeditationimageconsiderationthoughtmirror image
Antonyms
actionimpulsiveness

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
reflexão
standard term used across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
reflexão
standard usage, sometimes reflected as 'reflexo' for mirror image
São Paulo
reflexão
standard usage in formal contexts
Portugal
reflexão
standard term, also 'reflexo' for the image meaning

Related Idioms & Phrases

on reflection - pensando bem, na verdade
a reflection of - um reflexo de, um espelho de
without reflection - sem pensar, sem refletir
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