This is the 7389th most frequent Portuguese word.
menção
Mention or reference.
Here, 'menção' refers to the act of briefly referring to something or expressing acknowledgment.
Ele fez uma menção ao trabalho dela durante a reunião.
He made a mention of her work during the meeting.
In this case, 'menção' signifies recognition or acknowledgment given to a person or project as a form of praise.
Receber uma menção honrosa pelo projeto foi uma surpresa agradável.
Receiving an honorable mention for the project was a pleasant surprise.
Here, 'menção' refers to the act of referring or bringing up something in discussion.