Antigüedades (en. Antiques)

/antiɣweðaðes/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

Objects or items that have great historical or artistic value due to their antiquity.

The antiquities of the museum attract many tourists.

Las antigüedades del museo atraen a muchos turistas.

The science or study of ancient objects.

She specializes in Roman antiquities.

Ella se especializa en antigüedades romanas.

The historical period corresponding to those objects.

Archaeology studies the antiquities of past civilizations.

La arqueología estudia las antigüedades de civilizaciones pasadas.

Derives from the Latin term 'antiquitas', which means 'antiquity' or 'the ancient'.

Egyptian antiquities

Ancient objects from Egypt, generally related to the culture and history of that civilization.

antigüedades egipcias

buy antiquities

Acquiring ancient objects, usually at markets or auctions.

comprar antigüedades

value of antiquities

Importance and price of an ancient object based on its history and rarity.

valor de antigüedades

archaeology

Science that studies societies through their material remains.

arqueología

collection

Set of objects gathered due to their interest, value, or uniqueness.

colección

restoration

Process of conserving and repairing ancient objects to return them to their original state.

restauración

Old things that seem good

Those antiquities from your grandmother are amazing.

Esas antigüedades de tu abuela son increíbles.

Objects that are no longer used but have sentimental value

I have many antiquities in the garage that remind me of my childhood.

Tengo muchas antigüedades en el garaje que me recuerda a mi infancia.