Spanish Conversation · Level 146
30 words
Spanish word
aludir
Pronunciation
IPA/aluˈðiɾ/
Meaning
- verbmention
Example
En la reunión, él aludió a los problemas económicos.
At the meeting, he mentioned the economic problems.
More examples
El periodista aludió al escándalo sin nombrarlo.
The journalist alluded to the scandal without naming it.
Core concept
A subtle insinuation pointing at someone or something.
Common phrases
aludir a un tema
allude to a topic
aludir a alguien
allude to someone
aludir a los problemas
allude to the problems
Similar words
dar a entender: Signals an idea so listeners infer it from tone, wording, or conduct.
insinuar: Suggests a hidden meaning or intention through modest, indirect wording.
hacer alusión: Makes an indirect reference to a person or event without direct naming.
mencionar: Mentions a name or fact briefly and directly in speech or text.
Definition in Spanish
Referirse a alguien o algo de forma indirecta o mediante insinuaciones, sin nombrarlo explícitamente.
Word origin
From Latin alludere (ad- 'to' + ludere 'to play'), which shifted from 'play' to 'make indirect or suggestive reference' and produced aludir in Spanish.
Usage tips
- Because aludir leaves the referent implicit, listeners may need explicit clarification, and the verb typically takes the preposition a.