reference
US /ˈref.ɚ.əns/
UK /ˈref.ɚ.əns/
1.
referencia, alusión
the action of mentioning or alluding to something
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He made a brief reference to his past.
Hizo una breve referencia a su pasado.
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The book contains many references to classical literature.
El libro contiene muchas referencias a la literatura clásica.
2.
referencia, fuente
a source of information, especially a book or article, to which one can refer
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Please provide a reference for your claims.
Por favor, proporcione una referencia para sus afirmaciones.
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The dictionary is a useful reference.
El diccionario es una referencia útil.
3.
referencia, recomendación
a person who can provide information about your character and abilities
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She listed her former manager as a reference.
Ella incluyó a su ex gerente como referencia.
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Do you have any professional references?
¿Tiene alguna referencia profesional?
1.
referenciar, citar
to mention or refer to (something)
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The speaker did not reference the recent events.
El orador no hizo referencia a los eventos recientes.
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You should always reference your sources in academic writing.
Siempre debe citar sus fuentes en la escritura académica.