mention briefly

[ˈmɛnʃən ˈbriːfli]
verb phrase
mencionar brevemente
1. to refer to something quickly or in passing without going into detail
She mentioned briefly that she would be leaving early.
Ela mencionou brevemente que sairia mais cedo.
2. to make a short reference to something in conversation or writing
He mentioned briefly the recent changes in company policy.
Ele mencionou brevemente as mudanças recentes na política da empresa.
In both Brazilian and American English, 'mention briefly' is a common communication strategy used in professional and casual contexts to acknowledge something without committing to detailed discussion. It's particularly valued in business settings where time is limited and multiple topics need coverage.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
allude totouch onrefer to in passingmake a passing reference tobring up briefly
Antonyms / Antônimos
discuss at lengthelaborate onexpound upondwell ongo into detail

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
mencionar brevemente
standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
citar rapidamente
colloquial alternative
São Paulo
fazer uma breve menção
more formal variant
Portugal
referir brevemente
Portuguese European preference for 'referir' over 'mencionar'

Related Words

mentioncommentremarknotereferenceallusion

Related Idioms & Phrases

mention something in passing
touch on the subject
make a fleeting reference
bring something up casually
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