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    Alusiones (en. Allusions)

    /alu'sjones/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Mention or implicit reference to an idea or thing.
    The speech was full of allusions to modern history.
    El discurso estuvo lleno de alusiones a la historia moderna.
    Insinuation or suggestion made without stating it openly.
    He made several allusions about the political situation.
    Hizo varias alusiones sobre la situación política.
    Literary or cultural reference understood only by those familiar with the subject.
    The author uses allusions to classical works in his novel.
    El autor utiliza alusiones a obras clásicas en su novela.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'allusio', meaning 'allusion'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    allusion to
    Indirect reference to something or someone.
    alusión a
    to make an allusion
    To refer indirectly to a topic or person.
    hacer una alusión
    veiled allusion
    Hidden or disguised references to a sensitive issue.
    alusión velada

    Related Words

    to allude
    To make mention or reference to something.
    aludir
    allusion
    Reference or insinuation created toward something or someone.
    alusión
    insinuation
    Implicit suggestion that is not said openly.
    insinuación

    Slang Meanings

    Direct reference to a situation.
    When he talked about 'those who don't comply', he made an allusion to the politicians.
    Cuando habló de 'los que no cumplen', hizo una alusión a los políticos.
    Subtle joke about a topic.
    Your comment was a funny allusion to the work we have.
    Tu comentario fue una alusión graciosa al trabajo que tenemos.