Mencionaron (en. They mentioned)
/menθjonaɾon/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
verb
To indicate or refer to something verbally.
They mentioned the important dates during the meeting.
Mencionaron las fechas importantes durante la reunión.
To cite someone or something in a conversation or text.
In the report, they mentioned several experts.
En el informe, mencionaron a varios expertos.
To talk about a topic without going into depth.
They only briefly mentioned the problem in the discussion.
Sólo mencionaron brevemente el problema en la discusión.
Etymology
From Latin 'menzionare', which means 'to name or refer to'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to mention someone
To talk about a specific person in a context.
mencionar a alguien
do not mention names
To refer to something without giving specific details.
no mencionar nombres
it is mentioned that
Indicates that something has been pointed out or communicated.
se menciona que
Related Words
mention
Action of mentioning something or someone.
mención
mentioner
Person who mentions or cites.
mencionador
mentioned
Something or someone that has been mentioned.
mencionado
Slang Meanings
To cite something casually.
They only mentioned the topic as if nothing.
Solo mencionaron el tema como si nada.
To refer to an event without giving many details.
They mentioned the party, but did not say where it will be.
Mencionaron la fiesta, pero no dijeron dónde será.