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    Memoria (en. Memory)

    /meˈmoɾja/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Mental faculty for retaining and recalling information.
    The memory of the ancients was incredible; they could remember long stories.
    La memoria de los antiguos era increíble; podían recordar largas historias.
    Set of memories of a person.
    In my memory, I keep unforgettable moments from childhood.
    En mi memoria guardo momentos inolvidables de la infancia.
    Part of an electronic device where information is stored.
    I need to increase my computer's memory to improve its performance.
    Necesito aumentar la memoria de mi ordenador para mejorar su rendimiento.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'memoria', which means 'remembrance' or 'the ability to remember'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    historical memory
    A set of important memories and events of a group or nation.
    memoria histórica
    to lose one's memory
    To forget information or memories.
    perder la memoria
    short-term memory
    Ability to retain information for a short period.
    memoria a corto plazo
    photographic memory
    Ability to recall visual information accurately.
    memoria fotográfica

    Related Words

    to remember
    To bring something to memory.
    recordar
    to forget
    To stop remembering something.
    olvidar
    memorable
    That is easily remembered.
    memorable
    to recall
    To reminisce about something.
    rememorar

    Slang Meanings

    To have a good memory
    That guy has a good memory; he remembers everything he reads.
    Ese chico tiene buena memoria, recuerda todo lo que lee.
    A blank in memory
    I had a blank in memory and couldn't remember where I left the keys.
    Tuve un borrón en la memoria y no pude recordar dónde dejé las llaves.