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reflexivo
[ʁe.fle.ˈksi.vu]
adjective
masculine
pl: reflexivos
reflexive
1.
Relating to or denoting a verb or pronoun that refers back to the subject of a sentence or clause
In the sentence 'She dressed herself,' 'herself' is a reflexive pronoun
Na frase 'Ela se vestiu', 'se' é um pronome reflexivo
2.
Characterized by deep thought or contemplation; thoughtful and introspective
He is a reflexive person who often thinks about his actions
Ele é uma pessoa reflexiva que frequentemente pensa sobre suas ações
3.
Occurring automatically in response to a stimulus; involuntary
A reflexive action happens without conscious thought
Uma ação reflexiva acontece sem pensamento consciente
Synonyms
contemplativo
pensativo
introspectivo
meditabundo
Antonyms
impulsivo
irreflexivo
inconsciente
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
reflexivo
Standard usage across all contexts
Portugal
reflexivo
Standard usage across all contexts
Related Idioms & Phrases
pronome reflexivo (reflexive pronoun)
verbo reflexivo (reflexive verb)
atitude reflexiva (reflexive attitude)
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