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    Mención (en. Mention)

    /menˈθjon/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    The action of mentioning something or someone.
    In his speech, he made a special mention of the volunteers.
    En su discurso, realizó una mención especial a los voluntarios.
    Reference made to a fact or a topic.
    The mention of the figures was interpreted as a warning.
    La mención de las cifras fue interpretada como un aviso.
    Recognition or award earned for work or performance.
    The student received an honorary mention for his academic performance.
    El estudiante recibió una mención honorífica por su rendimiento académico.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'mentio', which means 'the action of mentioning'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    honorable mention
    Special recognition for outstanding achievements.
    mención de honor
    without mention
    Without recognition or reference.
    sin mención
    special mention
    Prominent allusion to a person or thing.
    mención especial

    Related Words

    to mention
    To refer to something or someone.
    mencionar
    mentioned
    That has been the subject of mention.
    mencionado

    Slang Meanings

    Mention on social media.
    That photo received many mentions on Instagram.
    Esa foto recibió muchas menciones en Instagram.
    Talking about someone casually.
    When we left, I mentioned to him that I liked his style.
    Al salir, le hice mención de que me gustaba su estilo.