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referencia

reference

noun rreh-feh-REN-syah Less Common
Communication Language

Usage Note

Referencia is used for a point of reference, a citation, or a professional reference letter. The phrase hacer referencia a means 'to refer to' or 'to make reference to.' Con referencia a is a formal epistolary opener equivalent to 'with regard to.' The plural referencias frequently means 'references' in a job-application context, as in English.

Examples

"Hizo referencia a los datos del informe anterior."

Natural Translation

She made reference to the data from the previous report.

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