mencionar

Senses

1. 1.

   to mention

   to refer to or speak about someone or something briefly

2. 2.

   to cite, to bring up

   to introduce a topic or example in conversation or writing

Examples

• "Ele mencionou seu nome durante a reunião."

  He mentioned your name during the meeting.

• "O professor mencionou que a prova será na próxima semana."

  The professor mentioned that the test will be next week.

• "Você já mencionou esse problema para o seu chefe?"

  Have you already mentioned this problem to your boss?

Usage

Formal to neutral register. Commonly used with "que" to introduce a clause. Often paired with prepositions: "mencionar para alguém" (mention to someone) or "mencionar sobre algo" (mention about something), though "mencionar algo" without preposition is also standard.