El reflejo
Example: El reflejo en el espejo mostró su expresión sorprendida.
Definition
"El reflejo" refers to the image or likeness that appears on a surface, typically a mirror or water, as a result of light bouncing off it. It shows how something looks when seen indirectly, like the surprised expression in a mirror.
Etymology
The word "el reflejo" comes from the Latin verb 'reflectere,' meaning 'to bend back.' It entered Spanish through Vulgar Latin, and it literally describes how light bends back to create an image. Did you know? The concept of reflection fascinated ancient scientists who studied optics.
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"El reflejo" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - (B1) - set 4", containing 113 commonly used words.
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