Spanish Conversation · Level 118
59 words
Spanish word
conmemorar
Pronunciation
IPA/kommemoˈɾaɾ/
Meaning
- verbcommemorate
Example
Cada año conmemoramos la independencia del país.
Every year we commemorate the country's independence.
More examples
Las familias conmemoran colocando flores en el monumento.
Families commemorate by placing flowers at the monument.
Core concept
A public memorial service with a plaque and a wreath.
Common phrases
conmemorar un evento histórico
commemorate a historic event
conmemorar a las víctimas
mourn the victims
conmemorar con flores
commemorate with flowers
Similar words
recordar: Remembers a past event or person inwardly as a mental recollection or memory.
celebrar: Marks an occasion with happy ceremonies, social events, or expressive praise.
honrar: Pays tribute to a person or accomplishment by demonstrating deep respect or admiration.
Definition in Spanish
Conservar la memoria mediante homenajes, placas, monumentos o actos que recuerdan a alguien o algo.
Word origin
Conmemorar comes from Latin commemorare, formed from com- 'together' + memorare 'to remember'.
Usage tips
- Spanish uses the personal a before a person as direct object, for example conmemorar a las víctimas.
Other meanings
- honorverb
Opposites
- olvidarforgetverb
Related words
- conmemoracióncommemorationnoun
- conmemorativocommemorativeadjective
- conmemoradocommemoratedadjective