Spanish Conversation · Level 15
87 words
Spanish word
referencia
Pronunciation
IPA/refeˈɾenθja/
Meaning
- feminine nounreference
Example
¿Tienes alguna referencia para estudiar gramática?
Do you have any references for studying grammar?
More examples
En la presentación hizo referencia a varios estudios recientes.
In the presentation he made reference to several recent studies.
Core concept
A document or contact cited to support, verify, or recommend something.
Common phrases
fuente de referencia
reference material
hacer referencia a
make reference to
punto de referencia
point of reference
Similar words
fuente: Indicates the origin, author, or outlet that produces or issues information.
información: Offers facts, data, or details presented to inform someone about a topic.
ejemplo: Illustrates a point by presenting a specific case that clarifies an idea.
recurso: Provides materials, tools, or aids used to support study or practical tasks.
Definition in Spanish
Información, fuente o indicación que se consulta para aclarar, comparar o citar algo; también documento o persona que sirve como recomendación.
Word origin
Derived from Latin referre 'to bring back' through medieval Latin referentia, originally 'that which refers,' later applied to sources, citations, and to documents or people offering recommendations.
Usage tips
- In academic contexts use 'referencia bibliográfica' for citations, while in hiring or recommendation contexts 'referencias' usually refers to people and their contact details.
Other meanings
- sourcenoun
- citationnoun
Related words
- referenciarreferenceverb
- referencialreferentialadjective
- referentereferentnoun