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"Reflexive" is an adjective which is often translated as "reflexivo", and "reflective" is an adjective which is often translated as "reflectante". Learn more about the difference between "reflexive" and "reflective" below.
reflexive(
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)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
1. (grammar)
a. reflexivo
Be careful to to use the objective form of the pronoun instead of the reflexive.Asegúrate de que uses la forma objetiva del pronombre y no la reflexiva.
a. reflejo
Sneezing is a reflexive reaction to an irritant in your nose.El estornudo es una reacción refleja a la presencia de un agente irritante en la nariz.
reflective(
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)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
a. reflectante
Steve's bike is painted with reflective paint to make it more visible at night.La bicicleta de Steve está pintada con pintura reflectante para hacerla más visible de noche.
b. brillante
The stainless steel stove has a reflective surface.La estufa de acero inoxidable tiene una superficie brillante.
a. pensativo
Meg was in a reflective mood on the morning of her wedding day.Meg estaba con un ánimo pensativo en la mañana del día de su boda.
b. reflexivo
When Trevor hung up the phone he had a deeply reflective look in his eyes.Cuando Trevor colgó el teléfono tenía una mirada profundamente reflexiva en los ojos.
c. meditabundo
Alex is melancholic and reflective, thinking about what he's going to do on Monday.Alex está melancólico y meditabundo, pensando en lo que va a hacer el lunes.
a. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
The actress says we should be making art that is reflective of the society we live in.La actriz dice que deberíamos estar haciendo arte que refleje la sociedad en la cual vivimos.
The manager said her remarks were not necessarily reflective of the organization's official position.La gerenta dijo que sus comentarios no reflejaban necesariamente la postura oficial de la organización.
