What does reflejar in Spanish mean?

What is the meaning of the word reflejar in Spanish? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use reflejar in Spanish.

The word reflejar in Spanish means reflect, reflect, be reflected, be written on, reflect, reflect, reflect a reality. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word reflejar

reflect

verbo transitivo (devolver una imagen)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
El espejo reflejaba la imagen de mi cara.
The mirror was reflecting the image of my face.

reflect

verbo transitivo (manifestar, plasmar) (figurative)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
La recesión ha reflejado la crisis por la que atraviesa el país.
The recession has reflected the economic crisis that the country is going through.

be reflected

verbo pronominal (proyectarse en algo)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")
Las montañas se reflejan en el arroyo.
The mountains are reflected in the brook.

be written on

verbo pronominal (manifestarse, revelarse) (figurative)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")
Se reflejaba su dolor en su mirada.
The pain was written on his face.

reflect

verbo pronominal (física: desviarse)

(intransitive verb: Verb not taking a direct object--for example, "She jokes." "He has arrived.")
La luz se refleja en superficies lisas.
Light reflects on smooth surfaces.

reflect

verbo transitivo (desviar luz, calor)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
Una superficie pulida refleja la luz.
A polished surface reflects light.

reflect a reality

locución verbal (mostrar una realidad)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")
La película refleja una realidad de muchos ciudadanos.
The movie reflects a reality of many citizens.

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