mencionado
“mencionado” means “mentioned” in Spanish (as in 'the mentioned person').
mentioned, aforesaid
Also: referred to
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La dirección mencionada en el contrato no existe.
B1The address mentioned in the contract does not exist.
Los problemas mencionados anteriormente deben ser corregidos.
B2The problems mentioned previously must be corrected.
El señor Pérez, ya mencionado, es nuestro jefe de equipo.
C1Mr. Pérez, already referred to, is our team leader.
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Which sentence uses 'mencionado' correctly as an adjective?
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Comes from the verb 'mencionar,' which itself comes from the Latin word 'mentio,' meaning 'a calling to mind' or 'reference.' The '-ado' ending is the standard way to form the past participle of verbs that end in '-ar.'
First recorded: Medieval Latin
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does 'mencionado' always need to match the noun?
Yes, if it is being used as a simple descriptive word (adjective), like 'the mentioned report' (el informe mencionado). However, when it is used with 'haber' (to have) to create a perfect tense, like 'I have mentioned,' the ending always remains '-ado' (e.g., 'He mencionado').
Is 'mencionado' more formal than 'dicho'?
Yes. While both relate to speaking, 'mencionar' implies referring or bringing up a topic, and 'mencionado' is often used in formal writing. 'Dicho' (said) is much more common and general in everyday conversation.