mencionar
men-sio-NAR
Quick Reference
📝 In Action
Por favor, no menciones mi nombre en la reunión.
A2Please, don't mention my name in the meeting.
Ella mencionó que iba a viajar a Chile el próximo mes.
B1She mentioned that she was going to travel to Chile next month.
El informe menciona varios errores en el proceso.
B2The report mentions several errors in the process.
💡 Grammar Points
Regular -AR Verb
This is a regular verb, meaning its endings follow the standard pattern for all verbs that end in -ar. Once you know the pattern, you can conjugate 'mencionar' in any tense easily.
Direct Object Needed
In Spanish, you almost always need to mention what is being mentioned. 'Menciono' (I mention) is usually followed by the thing or person: 'Menciono el problema' (I mention the problem).
❌ Common Pitfalls
Using 'a' unnecessarily
Mistake: "Voy a mencionar a esto."
Correction: Voy a mencionar esto. ('Mencionar' does not usually take the preposition 'a' unless you are mentioning a person, which is optional: 'Menciona (a) Juan.')
⭐ Usage Tips
The Noun Form
The noun form, 'la mención,' is also very common and means 'the mention' or 'the reference.' Use it when you want to talk about the act itself: 'Hizo una mención breve' (She made a brief mention).
🔄 Conjugations
indicative
present
imperfect
preterite
subjunctive
present
imperfect
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: mencionar
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence correctly uses the preterite (past simple) form of 'mencionar'?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'mencionar' the same as 'decir' (to say)?
'Mencionar' is similar to 'decir' but is usually used for quick, brief, or passing references. 'Decir' is broader and means 'to say' or 'to tell' something more substantial.
Can I use 'mencionar' to mean 'to mention' in a written report?
Absolutely! 'Mencionar' is appropriate for both spoken and written language, including academic or formal reports where you are referencing information or sources.