mentar
to mention
verb men-TAHR Rare
Origin: From Latin mentare, frequentative of mens (mind).
Also means
to name
Usage Note
Mentar is a slightly formal or literary verb for naming or mentioning someone. Its most colourful use is the taboo phrase mentarle la madre a alguien — a serious insult in Spanish-speaking cultures. It is a stem-changing verb (e→ie): miento, mientas, mienta.
Examples
"No le mientes el asunto en la reunión."
Natural Translation
Don't mention the matter to him at the meeting.
Literal Translation
Not to-him you-mention the matter at the meeting.
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