Refieren (en. Refer)

/reˈfjeɾen/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

verb

To indicate or point out something to which reference is made.

Students refer that the homework was difficult.

Los estudiantes refieren que la tarea fue difícil.

To allude to a fact or situation previously mentioned.

In his speech, he referred to the country's economic problems.

En su discurso, refirió a los problemas económicos del país.

To consult or refer someone to another person or place for information.

The doctor referred me to a specialist.

El doctor me refirió a un especialista.

From the Latin 'referre', which means 'to carry back' or 'to inform'.

refers to

indicates or mentions something specific.

se refiere a

to refer to

to talk about or allude to a topic.

referirse a

I refer to

what I mean is.

me refiero a

reference

allusion to something previously mentioned.

referencia

referred

person to whom reference is made.

referido

referent

that makes reference to something.

referente

To talk about someone in their absence.

When he’s not around, I always refer to him.

Cuando no está, siempre me refiero a él.

To consult with someone about a topic.

I’m going to refer my friends to watch that movie.

Voy a referir a mis amigos a que vean esa película.