reflexionar
verbCEFR B2
What does “reflexionar” mean in English?
to reflect, to think carefully
to reflect, to think carefully (reflexionar sobre + noun — deliberate purposefully; formal register)
Example sentences
El consejo invitó a todos los miembros a reflexionar sobre las causas del fracaso antes de proponer soluciones.
The board invited all members to reflect on the causes of the failure before proposing solutions.
Conviene reflexionar sobre las consecuencias éticas antes de adoptar una decisión tan trascendente.
It is advisable to reflect on the ethical consequences before taking such a far-reaching decision.
How to use it
Reflexionar (sobre) means 'to reflect' or 'to think carefully'. Intransitive + sobre + noun/clause. More deliberate than pensar (think) and more formal than meditar (meditate). Common in academic, therapeutic, and institutional discourse.
Common mistake
Reflexionar sobre (reflect on — deliberate, purposeful) vs. pensar en (think about — any mental activity) vs. considerar (consider — evaluate options). Reflexionar implies depth and intentionality.