Meaning
reflection, consideration
- reflection, meditation, consideration (careful thought or consideration)
- reflection, thought, observation, remark, note (observation)
- reflection, reflexion (natural phenomenon)
In a sentence
Dopo una lunga riflessione, ho cambiato idea.
After a long reflection, I changed my mind.
Hai qualche riflessione su questo film?
Do you have any thoughts on this movie?
La riflessione del sole sull'acqua è bellissima.
The reflection of the sun on the water is beautiful.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| riflessione | feminine · singular |
| riflessioni | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Use riflessione for serious thought; pensiero is broader and more general, and idea often means a specific idea or suggestion.
- For a spoken comment or remark, osservazione or commento is often more natural than riflessione in everyday conversation.
- For mirror/image meaning, Italians often say riflesso; riflessione for the physical phenomenon sounds more technical or scientific.