aludir
to allude
verb ah-loo-DEER Rare
Origin: From Latin 'alludere' (to play near, hint at).
Also means
to refer indirectly
Usage Note
Aludir is always followed by a (aludir a algo/alguien — to allude to something/someone). It implies an indirect or passing reference rather than a direct statement. The adjective aludido (el aludido — the person referred to) is common in legal and journalistic contexts; darse por aludido means to take a remark personally.
Examples
"El ministro aludió al escándalo sin nombrarlo."
Natural Translation
The minister alluded to the scandal without naming it.
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