Translation of Italian word "riflettere" to English
riflettere
/riˈflɛttere/
Meaning
VerbTo think deeply or meditate on a subject; to throw back heat, light, or sound.
How to use
The Italian verb 'riflettere' means 'to reflect, to ponder' (To think deeply or meditate on a subject; to throw back heat, light, or sound). It belongs to the second conjugation (-ere). It forms compound tenses with the auxiliary 'avere'. A natural example is: 'Ho bisogno di tempo per riflettere prima di prendere una decisione così delicata.' (I need time to reflect before making such a delicate decision.).
🇬🇧 English
to reflect, to ponder
Example
Ho bisogno di tempo per riflettere prima di prendere una decisione così delicata.
I need time to reflect before making such a delicate decision.
La superficie del lago calmo rifletteva le cime innevate delle montagne.
The surface of the calm lake reflected the snow-covered mountain peaks.
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- Ho bisogno di tempo per riflettere prima di prendere una decisione così delicata.— I need time to reflect before making such a delicate decision.
- La superficie del lago calmo rifletteva le cime innevate delle montagne.— The surface of the calm lake reflected the snow-covered mountain peaks.
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The Italian word "riflettere" means "to reflect, to ponder" in English.
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