reflexionar

to reflect

to reflect on

reflexionar(rreh-flehk-syoh-nahr)

intransitive verb

1. (to ponder)

a. to reflect

Hoy vamos a reflexionar sobre los eventos de los últimos dos meses.

Today we will reflect on the events of the last two months.

Estamos olvidando nuestro propósito. Creo que debemos hacer una pausa y reflexionar.

We are forgetting what we're here for. I think we need to pause for a moment and reflect.

b. to think

Quiero estar un momento a solas para reflexionar.

I'd like to be alone for a moment to think.

c. to think it over

Recibimos tu carta de renuncia, pero queremos darte la oportunidad de reflexionar.

We received your letter of resignation, but we'd like to give you a chance to think it over.

transitive verb

2. (to consider)

a. to reflect on

Es importante reflexionar nuestras acciones para mejorarnos como personas.

It's important to reflect on our actions to become better people.

b. to think about

Ahora que se ha terminado este proyecto, necesitamos tiempo para reflexionar lo que hicimos bien.

Now that this project has come to an end, we need some time to think about what we did well.

c. to think over

Voy a reflexionar bien lo que me has dicho, y mañana hablaremos más.

I'll think over what you've told me, and we'll talk more tomorrow.