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    Reliquia (en. Relic)

    /reˈlikja/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    An object that is considered sacred or valuable due to its relation to an important person or a significant event.
    The saint's relic was kept in a special place in the church.
    La reliquia de la santa fue guardada en un lugar especial en la iglesia.
    A vestige or reminder of a past time.
    The castle is a relic of the medieval era.
    El castillo es una reliquia de la época medieval.
    An object that holds emotional or historical significance for someone.
    She keeps the letter her grandfather wrote her as a relic.
    Conserva como reliquia la carta que le escribió su abuelo.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'reliquiae', which means 'remains' or 'what is left'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    relic of the past
    Something that reminds of earlier times and may have sentimental value.
    reliquia del pasado
    family relics
    Antique objects that have been passed down from generation to generation within a family.
    reliquias de familia
    to keep something as a relic
    To preserve something with great care due to its special significance.
    guardar como una reliquia

    Related Words

    saint
    A person who has been canonized and with whom a relic is associated.
    santo
    memorabilia
    Collectible items that have sentimental or artistic value.
    memorabilia
    artifact
    An object made by humans that has historical value.
    artefacto

    Slang Meanings

    Something that is very old and has sentimental value.
    That car is a relic; no one makes them like that anymore.
    Ese coche es una reliquia, ya nadie lo hace así.
    An obsolete object that some still value.
    That phone is a relic, but I like it for being retro.
    Ese teléfono es una reliquia, pero me gusta por lo retro.