riflette

Riflette is the third-person singular present indicative form of the Italian verb riflettere, meaning to reflect, to mirror, or to think carefully. It translates as “he reflects” or “she reflects” in English and is used for both literal reflection (a surface reflecting light) and figurative reflection (considering a matter).

In everyday use, riflettere is common in phrases such as riflettere su qualcosa (to reflect on something) or riflettere prima di agire (to think before acting). Examples include: La superficie riflette la luce del sole. Prima di decidere, lui riflette sulle possibili conseguenze.

Riflette is not a standalone noun in standard Italian; related noun forms include riflesso (reflection or mirrored image) and riflessione (reflection or contemplation).

Etymology and related forms: riflettere derives from Latin reflectere, formed from re- plus flectere, meaning to bend back. The sense of turning thought or light back toward a source is carried into the modern verb. Related words in Italian include riflesso and riflessione, which accompany the verb in common usage to describe the outcome of reflection or contemplation.