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riflessione

reflection

noun ree-fles-SYOH-neh Less Common
Mind & Emotions Mental States

Also means

thought

Usage Note

Riflessione can mean the physical reflection of light (la riflessione della luce) and, more commonly, a period of thought or a considered remark (dopo lunga riflessione = after long reflection). It is the noun from riflettere, which doubles as both 'to reflect (light)' and 'to think over'. Do not confuse with rifrazione (refraction) in optics.

Examples

"Dopo lunga riflessione, ha preso la sua decisione."

Natural Translation

After long reflection, he made his decision.

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