Vestigios (en. Vestiges)
/besˈti.xios/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
noun
Remnants or signs that indicate the existence of something in the past.
The archaeologists found vestiges of an ancient civilization.
Los arqueólogos encontraron vestigios de una antigua civilización.
Signs or traces of something that has happened.
There are still vestiges of the culture that dominated the region.
Aún quedan vestigios de la cultura que dominó la región.
Trace or evidence of an event or process that is no longer present.
The vestiges of the fire were still visible on the walls.
Los vestigios del incendio aún eran visibles en las paredes.
Etymology
It derives from the Latin 'vestigium', which means 'footprint' or 'trace'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
vestiges of history
Remnants or evidence that allow us to know the past.
vestigios de la historia
to leave vestiges
To allow traces of an action or event to remain.
dejar vestigios
cultural vestiges
Elements that remain from a culture that has changed or disappeared.
vestigios culturales
Related Words
vestige
Indication or trace of something that has existed.
vestigio
trace
Mark or sign that something leaves behind as it passes.
huella
remnant
Part that remains of something that has been removed or destroyed.
resto
Slang Meanings
Signs of a past event.
The vestiges of the party were still throughout the house.
Los vestigios de la fiesta aún estaban por toda la casa.
Evidence that shows the end of something.
The vestige of their love was noticeable in their memories.
El vestigio de su amor se notaba en sus recuerdos.