reference

a book or document that gives information about a subject, especially one used for research

referencia, libro de consulta

• a reference to something

Collocations encyclopedia reference · dictionary reference

• The book contains many useful references.

  El libro contiene muchas referencias útiles.

a letter written by someone who knows you, saying that they think you are suitable for a job or course of study

carta de recomendación

• ask somebody for a reference

Collocations job reference · academic reference

• She asked her former boss to write her a reference.

  Ella pidió a su ex jefe que le escribiera una carta de recomendación.

to mention something in a book, document, or conversation

hacer referencia a, mencionar

• refer to something

Collocations refer to the facts · refer to the evidence

• The report refers to several important issues.

  El informe hace referencia a varios temas importantes.

information or advice given as guidance on how to do something correctly

referencia, guía

• follow the reference

Collocations technical reference · user reference

• The manual provides a useful reference for beginners.

  El manual proporciona una referencia útil para principiantes.

someone who can give information about your work or character, especially when you are applying for a job

persona de contacto, referencia personal

• have somebody as a reference

Collocations professional reference · personal reference

• You need to have at least two references.

  Necesitas tener al menos dos referencias.

the act of mentioning something in a book, document, or conversation

mención, referencia

• make a reference to

Collocations historical reference · literary reference

• The article makes several references to the author's previous work.

  El artículo hace varias referencias al trabajo previo del autor.

a note in a book or document that gives information about the source of something mentioned

nota de pie, referencia bibliográfica

• footnote reference

Collocations bibliographic reference · endnote reference

• The book includes a comprehensive list of references.

  El libro incluye una lista completa de referencias.

the act of referring to something in order to find information about it

consulta, búsqueda

• make a reference

Collocations encyclopedia reference · dictionary reference

• She made a quick reference to the dictionary.

  Ella hizo una rápida consulta al diccionario.