Spanish word

efeméride

Pronunciation

IPA/efeˈmeɾiðe/

Meaning

  • feminine nounanniversary

Example

Hoy es la efeméride de la llegada del primer tren.

Today is the anniversary of the arrival of the first train.

Illustration for efeméride (anniversary)

More examples

¿Sabes cuál es la efeméride de hoy?

Do you know what today's anniversary is?

Core concept

Calendar entry noting a past event.

Common phrases

  • la efeméride de hoy

    today's anniversary

  • efeméride en el calendario

    anniversary on the calendar

  • efeméride nacional

    national anniversary

Similar words

aniversario: Observes the anniversary of an event each year with remembrance or celebration.
fecha: Denotes a particular day on the calendar.
celebración: Brings people together in a planned ceremony or party to honor an occasion.
hito: Marks an important historical milestone that signals major change or achievement.

Definition in Spanish

Día señalado para conmemorar un hecho pasado o la anotación informativa que recuerda esa fecha.

Word origin

From Greek ἐφημέρις 'for the day' via Latin and French, originally a daily record and later used for a notable date or a short commemorative note.

Usage tips

  • Commonly found as the plural efemérides in newspaper or radio columns listing historical events, while speakers often use aniversario or fecha conmemorativa in everyday speech.

Other meanings

  • commemorationnoun

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