start mentioning
[/stɑrt ˈmɛnʃənɪŋ/]
verb phrase
começar a mencionar
1. to begin referring to or talking about something or someone
She started mentioning his name in every conversation.
Ela começou a mencionar o nome dele em cada conversa.
2. to introduce a topic into discussion for the first time
He started mentioning the project during the meeting.
Ele começou a mencionar o projeto durante a reunião.
3. to bring up or reference something previously unspoken
Don't start mentioning old problems in this discussion.
Não comece a mencionar problemas antigos nesta discussão.
In Brazilian Portuguese, 'começar a mencionar' is neutral and formal. In casual contexts, Brazilians might say 'ficar mencionando' (keep mentioning) to emphasize repetition. In Portugal, the phrase 'passar a mencionar' is preferred in formal settings. The expression is commonly used in both professional and personal contexts across both countries.
NYC Slang
start bringing up / start going on about
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