mention

• Substantivo que designa uma referência breve ou informal a alguém ou algo na fala ou na escrita.

A noun referring to a brief or casual reference to someone or something in speech or writing.

1. Brief referenceB1formal

   A short or passing reference to someone or something in speech or writing.

   Menção

   • He made a brief mention of the new policy during the meeting.
   • The article included a mention of her contributions.
   • There was no mention of the incident in the report.

   Sinônimosallusioncitationcommentnoteobservationreferenceremark

2. Recognition or acknowledgmentB2formal

   An official or public acknowledgment of someone's achievement or contribution.

   Menção

   • She received an honorable mention for her essay.
   • The award ceremony included a special mention for volunteers.
   • His work earned a mention in the local newspaper.

   Sinônimoscitationcommendationrecognition

• Verbo usado para citar algo brevemente ou falar sobre algo sem entrar em detalhes.

A verb used to refer to something briefly or to speak about something without going into detail.

1. Refer to brieflyA2formal

   To speak about something or someone briefly, without giving many details.

   Mencionar

   • She mentioned the meeting during our conversation.
   • He mentioned that he would be late.
   • Did I mention the party next week?

   Sinônimosbring upcitenotetouch on

2. Acknowledge or citeB1formal

   To refer to someone or something as a source or example.

   Mencionar

   • The author mentioned several studies in his article.
   • She mentioned her colleague's contribution in the report.
   • He mentioned the company's policy during the interview.

   Sinônimosacknowledgeadduceciteinstanceinvokequotereference