Aludían

Aludían is a Spanish word that functions as the imperfect subjunctive third-person plural form of the verb aludir. The verb aludir means to allude to, to refer to indirectly, or to hint at something. Therefore, "aludían" translates to "they alluded," "they referred to indirectly," or "they hinted at." This grammatical form is used in subordinate clauses that express doubt, desire, emotion, possibility, or a subjective judgment about a past action or state. For example, in the sentence "No creía que ellos aludían a ese tema," the phrase "aludían a ese tema" is in the imperfect subjunctive, indicating a lack of certainty or belief by the speaker about the past action of alluding. The imperfect subjunctive is a key feature of Spanish grammar, and understanding its various forms, such as "aludían," is crucial for accurate comprehension and expression in the language. The context in which "aludían" appears will determine the specific nuance of meaning, but it consistently conveys a past action of indirect reference viewed with some degree of subjectivity or uncertainty by the speaker.