Museos (en. Museums)

mu-'se-os

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Buildings intended for the conservation and exhibition of collections of cultural interest.
Museums are essential for preserving history.
Los museos son esenciales para preservar la historia.
Institutions that promote education and appreciation of art.
The modern art museum attracts thousands of visitors each year.
El museo de arte moderno atrae a miles de visitantes cada año.
Spaces where temporary exhibitions on various themes take place.
In museums we can find exhibitions about science, art, and history.
En los museos podemos encontrar exposiciones sobre ciencia, arte y historia.

Etymology

Derived from the Latin 'museum', which means 'place dedicated to the muses'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to go to a museum
Visiting a museum to see its exhibitions.
ir a un museo
history museum
Museum dedicated to the conservation of historical objects.
museo de historia
art museum
Museum that houses works of art from various periods and styles.
museo de arte

Related Words

exhibition
Presentation of works or collections for the public.
exposición
collection
Set of objects grouped by a common criterion.
colección
artist
Person who creates works in different artistic disciplines.
artista

Slang Meanings

Place where the old and beautiful are displayed.
That museum is a true treasure of antiquities.
Ese museo es un verdadero tesoro de antigüedades.
Site to learn in a fun way.
My friends always say that a museum is a park of culture.
Mis amigos siempre dicen que un museo es un parque de la cultura.