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reference in Portuguese

reference in Portuguese is referência, mencionar, referenciar — reference means a mention of, or connection to, something else.

reference in Portuguese

referência
noun
mencionar
verb
(sometimes, proscribed) To mention, to refer to.
referenciar
verb
(sometimes, proscribed) To mention, to refer to.

What does "reference" mean?

  1. noun A mention of, or connection to, something else.
    "The article makes several references to earlier research."
  2. noun A statement about someone's character or abilities, usually given by a former employer, or the person who gives it.
    "He asked his old manager to be a reference for the new job."
  3. verb To mention or cite something as a source.
    "The essay references several studies from the 1990s."

reference in a sentence

  • The article makes several references to earlier research.
  • She made a passing reference to her time abroad.
  • He asked his old manager to be a reference for the new job.
  • The essay references several studies from the 1990s.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "reference" in Portuguese?

"reference" in Portuguese is referência, mencionar, referenciar. reference means: A mention of, or connection to, something else.

How do you use "reference" in a sentence?

Example: "The article makes several references to earlier research." In Portuguese, "reference" is referência, mencionar, referenciar.

Are there other ways to say "reference" in Portuguese?

Yes — Portuguese has 3 translations listed for "reference": referência, mencionar, referenciar.

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