allusion

• Sustantivo que designa una referencia indirecta o implícita a una persona, evento u obra literaria, empleada a menudo en la escritura o el habla para añadir profundidad o significado.

A noun referring to an indirect or implied reference to a person, event, or piece of literature, often used in writing or speech to add depth or meaning.

1. Indirect referenceB2formal

   An expression designed to call something to mind without mentioning it explicitly; an indirect or passing reference.

   Alusión indirecta

   • The poem contains an allusion to Greek mythology.
   • His speech made an allusion to the company's early struggles.
   • The author's allusion to Shakespeare was subtle but clear.

   Sinónimoshintimplicationinsinuationintimationmentionquotationreferencesuggestion