Spanish Conversation · Level 47
75 words
Spanish word
alusivo
Pronunciation
IPA/aluˈsiβo/
Meaning
- adjectiveallusive
Example
Esa frase parece alusiva.
That phrase seems allusive.
More examples
Un gesto alusivo hizo que todos se callaran.
An allusive gesture made everyone fall silent.
Core concept
A subtle indirect reference.
Common phrases
insinuación alusiva
allusive insinuation
gesto alusivo
allusive gesture
Similar words
sugerente: Stimulates mental images or associations that enrich the listener's interpretation.
sutil: Delivers meaning through fine, unobtrusive cues instead of obvious wording.
indirecto: Avoids direct statement by circling around the subject until the point emerges.
insinuante: Makes a pointed, insinuating remark that plants a specific suggestion in the listener's mind.
Definition in Spanish
Que, de modo implícito, sugiere una idea o relación sin expresarla de forma literal.
Word origin
It comes from the verb aludir (from Latin alludere 'to allude') plus the adjective-forming suffix -ivo, so it names something that suggests another idea without saying it directly.
Usage tips
- Commonly used with the preposition a to indicate who or what is being hinted at, as in 'alusivo a esa persona'.