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    Alude (en. Alludes)

    /aˈluðe/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To make a reference or allusion to something or someone.
    In his speech, he alluded to the economic crisis.
    En su discurso, aludió a la crisis económica.
    To suggest or imply something without mentioning it directly.
    He did not mention her name, but he alluded to her work.
    No mencionó su nombre, pero aludió a su trabajo.
    To indicate or refer to a fact or a known fact.
    The article alludes to previous research on the subject.
    El artículo alude a investigaciones anteriores sobre el tema.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'alludere', which means 'to play with' or 'to refer indirectly'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to allude to something
    to make reference to a thing or idea.
    aludir a algo
    to allude indirectly
    to emphasize something without mentioning it directly.
    aludir indirectamente
    to allude to a person
    to refer to a particular person.
    aludir a una persona

    Related Words

    allusion
    Reference or insinuation to something.
    alusión
    alluded
    That has been mentioned or alluded to.
    aludido
    allude
    Landslide.
    alud

    Slang Meanings

    To subtly insinuate.
    When he said that, he was alluding to our past.
    Cuando dijo eso, estaba aludiendo a nuestro pasado.
    To make a funny reference.
    He always alludes to his funny anecdotes at the meeting.
    Siempre alude a sus anécdotas graciosas en la reunión.