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A friendly person shaking hands with an employer while a third person gives a thumbs up in approval.

In this context, 'referencias' refers to people who vouch for your character or work experience.

referencias(noun)

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references

people who vouch for your character or work

Also:

recommendations

vouching for someone's skills

📝 In Action

Para este trabajo, necesito que me des tres referencias de tus empleos anteriores.

For this job, I need you to give me three references from your previous employers.

Mis antiguos jefes son mis mejores referencias.

My former bosses are my best references.

Word Connections

Synonyms

recomendaciones (recommendations)

Common Collocations

pedir referencias – to ask for references
dar referencias – to give references

💡 Grammar Points

Always Feminine

This word is the plural form of 'referencia.' It is always treated as a feminine word, so you must use 'las' or 'unas' with it.

❌ Common Pitfalls

Confusing with recommendations

Mistake: "Using 'referencias' only for academic books."

Correction: In a job hunt, 'referencias' refers to the actual people who will speak for you, just like in English.

⭐ Usage Tips

Job Hunt Tip

When an employer asks for 'referencias personales,' they want to talk to people who know you well, not just coworkers.

A tall stack of open books on a wooden desk with a magnifying glass nearby.

Here, 'referencias' represents the sources and books cited as evidence in a text.

referencias(noun)

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references

sources cited in a text

Also:

citations

specific mentions of a book or author

bibliography

the list of sources at the end of a document

📝 In Action

No olvides incluir las referencias bibliográficas al final de tu ensayo.

Don't forget to include the bibliographic references at the end of your essay.

El autor hace muchas referencias a la historia antigua.

The author makes many references to ancient history.

Word Connections

Synonyms

citas (citations)
fuentes (sources)

Common Collocations

referencias bibliográficas – bibliographic references
punto de referencia – point of reference

💡 Grammar Points

Action vs. List

Use 'referencias' to describe both the act of mentioning a source and the physical list of books at the end of a paper.

✏️ Quick Practice

💡 Quick Quiz: referencias

Question 1 of 1

If you are applying for a job and they ask for 'referencias,' what do they want?

📚 More Resources

Word Family

referencia(reference (singular)) - noun

referir(to refer) - verb

referente(regarding / concerning) - adjective

Frequently Asked Questions

Is 'referencias' only for jobs?

No! It is also used for academic citations (books you used for a report) and physical landmarks (reference points to find your way).

Does it have a masculine version?

No, 'referencia' and its plural 'referencias' are always feminine, even if the person providing the reference is a man.