Refletir
Example: Eu gosto de refletir sobre meus erros para melhorar.
Definition
"Refletir" means to think deeply or carefully about something, often to gain insight or understanding. It involves contemplating or considering ideas, actions, or experiences, as in the phrase 'I like to reflect on my mistakes to improve.'
Etymology
The word "refletir" comes from the Latin 'reflectere,' meaning 'to bend back.' It entered Portuguese through Old French, carrying the idea of bending light or thoughts back upon themselves, which nicely fits its meaning of deep thinking or contemplation.
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