menciona
men-SYOH-nah
Quick Reference
📝 In Action
Ella menciona tu nombre a menudo.
A1She mentions your name often.
Menciona tres cosas que te gustan.
A1Mention three things that you like.
Él siempre menciona el mismo problema.
A2He always brings up the same problem.
💡 Grammar Points
Two Roles for 'Menciona'
This word works double duty: it's used to say what someone else is doing right now (He mentions) AND as a friendly command to someone you know well (Mention!).
Talking to 'Usted'
If you are being formal with someone, don't use 'menciona' for a command. Instead, use 'mencione' to be polite.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Confusing 'Menciona' and 'Menciono'
Mistake: "Yo menciona el libro."
Correction: Say 'Yo menciono el libro' (I mention the book). Use 'menciona' only for he, she, or a friendly command.
⭐ Usage Tips
Adding 'Que'
When you want to say 'mentions THAT something is happening,' always follow 'menciona' with the word 'que'.
🔄 Conjugations
subjunctive
imperfect
present
indicative
preterite
imperfect
present
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: menciona
Question 1 of 2
How would you tell a friend 'Mention the price'?
📚 More Resources
Frequently Asked Questions
Can 'menciona' be used for both people and things?
Yes! You can mention a person (menciona a María) or an object/idea (menciona el plan).
Is 'menciona' a formal or informal command?
It is an informal (tú) command. If you are in a formal situation, you should use 'mencione' instead.