menciona

Menciona is the third-person singular present indicative form of the Spanish verb mencionar, and it can also function as the affirmative informal imperative for tú. The meaning of mencionar is to name or refer to something or someone in speech or writing, or to allude briefly to a topic. The word is commonly used in both formal and informal registers to introduce or indicate information, sources, or references.

Origin and forms: Mencionar is a regular -ar verb. Its forms follow the standard -ar conjugation: yo menciono, tú mencionas, él/ella menciona, nosotros mencionamos, vosotros mencionáis, ellos mencionan. The imperative forms include menciona (tú) and mencione (usted). The noun mención derives from the same root and denotes the act or instance of mentioning.

Usage and constructions: Mencionar typically takes a direct object that is the thing or person being named or referred to, and may be followed by de or sobre when signaling the topic. It is common in journalism, academic writing, and everyday speech. For example: “El informe menciona varias conclusiones,” “En su discurso, el profesor menciona la importancia de la ética,” “¿Podrías mencionar tu nombre?” When referring to a person, one says “mencionar a alguien.”

Synonyms and distinctions: Synonyms include aludir, referir, citar, y mencionar a alguien. Mencionar implies naming o referring directly, while aludir often implies a more indirect or suggestive reference.

Common errors: A frequent mistake is confusing mencionar with mensionar; the correct form es mencionar. In addition, the noun “mención” shares a related meaning but is not interchangeable with the verb form.