refer to casually
[/rɪˈfɜːr tuː ˈkæʒuəli/]
verb phrase
mencionar casualmente
1. to mention something or someone in a brief, offhand, or unplanned manner without detailed discussion
She referred to his past mistakes casually during the conversation.
Ela mencionou casualmente seus erros passados durante a conversa.
2. to allude to something in a relaxed or informal way
He casually referred to winning the lottery as if it were no big deal.
Ele mencionou casualmente ganhar na loteria como se não fosse nada demais.
3. to bring up a topic indirectly without emphasis or formality
The report casually refers to budget cuts that will affect the department.
O relatório menciona casualmente cortes orçamentários que afetarão o departamento.
In both American and Brazilian contexts, this phrase is used to describe informal communication styles. In Brazil, it's common in professional settings to mention topics 'casualmente' to soften potentially controversial statements. In the USA, it reflects a more relaxed communication approach, especially in workplace or social conversations.
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