No. 4,317 in Portuguese
alusão
A reference or mention of something indirectly.
In a sentence
O escritor fez uma alusão ao passado em seu livro.
The writer made a reference to the past in his book.
In this sentence, 'alusão' refers to a mention or reference to something. It is used in the context of referring to historical events or times.
Sua obra está cheia de alusões a mitos antigos.
His work is full of references to ancient myths.
Here, 'alusão' is used to indicate implicit references or nods to well-known stories or myths, demonstrating the author's depth and engagement with cultural elements.
Não consegui entender a alusão que ele fez durante a apresentação.
I couldn’t understand the reference he made during the presentation.
In this sentence, 'alusão' is applied to a context where someone makes a subtle or indirect mention to a topic, highlighting the participant's need to grasp the underlying meaning.
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