Spanish word

monumento

Pronunciation

IPA/monuˈmento/

Meaning

  • masculine nounmonument

Example

¿Conoces ese monumento en la plaza?

Do you know that monument in the square?

Illustration for monumento (monument)

More examples

Visitamos un monumento histórico y sacamos fotos.

We visited a historic monument and took photos of the monument.

Core concept

Public memorial such as a commemorative plaque, statue, or column.

Common phrases

  • monumento histórico

    historic monument

  • visitar un monumento

    visit a monument

  • sacar fotos al monumento

    take photos of the monument

Similar words

estatua: Three-dimensional figurative work that represents a person or animal, usually in stone or metal.
escultura: Three-dimensional art piece that uses carving, modeling, or assembly of wood, stone, or metal.
placa: Metal or stone plate on a building or base that briefly records a person or event.
obelisco: Tall four-sided stone pillar with a pointed top that stands as a memorial.

Definition in Spanish

Construcción pública o elemento conmemorativo erigido para recordar o honrar a una persona, un hecho o una fecha relevante.

Word origin

From Latin monumentum (from monēre 'to remind' + -mentum), literally 'something that reminds' and thus a memorial object.

Usage tips

  • Monumento commonly pairs with verbs like erigir, dedicar, and inaugurar when describing its creation or unveiling.

Other meanings

  • memorialnoun

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