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    Memorial (en. Memorial)

    /meˈmo.ɾjal/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Construction or monument in memory of a person or event.
    A memorial was erected in honor of those who fell in the war.
    Se erigió un memorial en honor a los caídos en la guerra.
    Document that provides information about past events or situations.
    The memorial of the events was published for everyone to read.
    El memorial de los sucesos fue publicado para que todos lo leyeran.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'memorialis', which means 'of memory'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    honor memorial
    Document or formal statement made to honor someone.
    memorial de honor
    grievance memorial
    Document in which complaints or grievances are expressed.
    memorial de agravios

    Related Words

    commemoration
    Act of remembering someone or something.
    conmemoración
    memory
    Mental representation of something that happened.
    recuerdo
    homage
    Recognition of honor to a person or group.
    homenaje

    Slang Meanings

    Something that is very boring or tedious.
    That class was a memorial; I couldn't keep my eyes open.
    Esa clase fue un memorial, no pude mantener los ojos abiertos.
    Memory or anecdote that is constantly repeated.
    My grandfather always tells us the same memorial of his youth.
    Mi abuelo siempre nos cuenta el mismo memorial de su juventud.
    Situation or event that leaves an indelible mark.
    That trip was a memorial; we will never forget it.
    Ese viaje fue un memorial, nunca lo olvidaremos.