Refiero (en. Refer)

/reˈfjɛɾo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To mention something to someone as advice or information.
I am referring to that book I recommended to you.
Te refiero a aquel libro que te recomendé.
To direct or lead someone to another place or person.
I am referring you to the director to solve your problem.
Te refiero al director para resolver tu problema.
To talk about a topic to clarify.
In the meeting, I am referring to the latest proposal.
En la reunión, me refiero a la última propuesta.

Etymology

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

Common Phrases and Expressions

I am referring to
to indicate that one is talking about something specific.
me refiero a
I am referring to you
to indicate that one is talking about the present person.
me refiero a ti
I am not referring to that
to clarify that one is not talking about a particular topic.
no me refiero a eso

Related Words

reference
act of mentioning something as a source or example.
referencia
refer
action of indicating or directing someone to another person or source.
referir
referred
someone or something that has been mentioned or alluded to previously.
referido

Slang Meanings

To suggest or informally advise someone.
When I tell you to go to that place, I'm referring you in a good way.
Cuando te digo que vayas a ese lugar, te refiero de buena onda.
To mention someone in a context of trust.
If you refer to your friend, he will surely accept it.
Si le refieres a tu amigo, seguro que lo aceptará.