aludir
“aludir” means “to allude to” in Spanish (mentioning something indirectly).
to allude to
Also: to refer to, to hint at
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El político evitó aludir a los escándalos recientes.
B2The politician avoided alluding to the recent scandals.
No quiero aludir a nadie en particular, pero alguien dejó la luz prendida.
B1I don't want to refer to anyone in particular, but someone left the light on.
Sus palabras parecen aludir a un cambio de estrategia.
C1His words seem to hint at a change in strategy.
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Imperfect Subjunctive
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Quick Quiz: aludir
Question 1 of 3
Which word must always follow 'aludir' when mentioning something?
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📚 Etymology▼
From the Latin word 'alludere', which combined 'ad' (towards) and 'ludere' (to play). It originally meant 'to play with words' or 'to joke about'.
First recorded: 15th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'aludir' the same as 'mencionar'?
They are very similar, but 'aludir' usually suggests an indirect or brief reference, whereas 'mencionar' can be more direct.
Is 'aludir' a regular verb?
Yes, it follows all the standard rules for verbs ending in -ir, with no stem changes.
When should I use 'aludir' instead of 'referirse a'?
Use 'aludir' in formal writing or when you want to emphasize that the person is hinting at something rather than stating it plainly.