memorial
/memoɾjal/from spelling rules
The English word 'memorial' is translated into Spanish as memorial.
memorial is a noun used to refer to a structure. If you wish to use the word as an adjective meaning 'serving as a remembrance', the related form conmemorativo is used.
Meaning: structure (noun)
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Mexico and several South American countries, the term monumento may be used when referring to a memorial. In Spain, for a more traditional touch, one can use the term monumento conmemorativo.
Related words
How do you pronounce it?
/memoɾjal/
Did you know?
- To describe a 'memorial service' in Spanish, speakers rarely use memorial and instead use misa de difuntos or homenaje.
- In Spanish legal contexts, a memorial is not a physical structure but a formal written petition or a legal brief submitted to a court.
- The word memorial shares its root with the Spanish word memoria, which means 'memory' but also refers to a person's professional 'resume' or 'CV' in certain contexts.
Examples in context
- La ciudad erigió un cenotafio en honor a los soldados caídos en combate.The city erected a cenotaph in honor of the soldiers who fell in combat.
- La ceremonia fue un hermoso homenaje a la memoria del filántropo.The ceremony was a beautiful tribute to the memory of the philanthropist.
- El parque es un lugar conmemorativo dedicado a las víctimas del terremoto.The park is a memorial dedicated to the victims of the earthquake.
- Organizamos un sencillo homenaje a nuestro amigo fallecido.We organized a simple tribute to our deceased friend.
- Llevé flores al lugar del accidente como recuerdo del trágico evento.I took flowers to the accident site as a remembrance of the tragic event.
- El monumento conmemorativo fue inaugurado por el Rey.The memorial monument was inaugurated by the King.
- El memorial de la plaza es impresionante.The memorial in the plaza is impressive.
- Construyeron un memorial para los caídos.They built a memorial for the fallen.
- Visitamos el memorial durante nuestro viaje.We visited the memorial during our trip.
Example conversation
Two friends are walking through a city park.
- JavierMira aquel memorial de piedra.Look at that stone memorial.
- ElenaEs un memorial muy bonito, Javier.It is a very beautiful memorial, Javier.
- Javier¿Quieres leer la placa?Do you want to read the plaque?
- ElenaSí, vamos a leerla.Yes, let's read it.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries memorial, CC BY-SA 4.0.
