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reference in Spanish

reference in Spanish is referencia, referenciar — reference means a mention of, or connection to, something else.

reference in Spanish

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

What does "reference" mean?

  1. noun A mention of, or connection to, something else.
    "The speaker's only reference to the film was a quick joke at the start."
  2. noun A statement about someone's character or abilities, usually given by a former employer, or the person who gives it.
    "The shop asked me for a reference from my last employer."
  3. verb To mention or cite something as a source.
    "Remember to reference every book you use in your project."
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reference in a sentence

  • The speaker's only reference to the film was a quick joke at the start.
  • The article makes several references to earlier research.
  • The shop asked me for a reference from my last employer.
  • Her former teacher wrote a glowing reference, so she got the job.

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What is "reference" in Spanish?
"reference" in Spanish is referencia, referenciar. reference means: A mention of, or connection to, something else.
How do you use "reference" in a sentence?
Example: "The speaker's only reference to the film was a quick joke at the start." In Spanish, "reference" is referencia, referenciar.
Are there other ways to say "reference" in Spanish?
Yes — Spanish has 2 translations listed for "reference": referencia, referenciar.
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