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    Alusión (en. Allusion)

    /aluˈsjon/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Reference or insinuation to a topic, person, or event without explicitly mentioning it.
    The novel makes an allusion to historical events.
    La novela hace una alusión a eventos históricos.
    Expression that suggests meaning without stating it directly.
    The allusion in his speech was clear to those who knew the context.
    La alusión en su discurso fue clara para los que conocían el contexto.
    Hint or signal that refers to another matter.
    The author uses allusion to enrich his narrative.
    El autor utiliza alusión para enriquecer su relato.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'allusio', which means 'allusion or reference'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    allusion to history
    Reference to events or characters from the past.
    alusión a la historia
    to make an allusion
    To insinuate or mention without being explicit.
    hacer alusión
    tacit allusion
    Hidden or implicit reference that requires interpretation.
    alusión tácita

    Related Words

    to allude
    To make an allusion to something.
    aludir
    allusive
    That makes reference to or alludes to something.
    alusivo
    reference
    Mention or indication of something.
    referencia

    Slang Meanings

    Disguised gossip
    That expression in your tweet is an allusion to what happened between them.
    Esa expresión en tu tweet es una alusión a lo que pasó entre ellos.
    Subtle comment
    His allusion to the vacation was a comedic touch in the conversation.
    Su alusión a las vacaciones fue un toque cómico en la conversación.