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memento

 

[ məˈmɛntoʊ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

memory aid

Something kept as a reminder of a person, event, or place; a souvenir.

Synonyms

keepsake, reminder, souvenir

Examples of usage

  • He kept the ticket stub as a memento of the concert.
  • The locket was a memento of her grandmother.
Context #2 | Noun

film

A movie or other piece of writing that is intended to remind people of something important.

Synonyms

commemoration, memorial, reminder

Examples of usage

  • The film serves as a memento of the war.
  • The book is a memento of the author's childhood.

Translations

Translations of the word "memento" in other languages:

🇵🇹 lembrança

🇮🇳 स्मृति

🇩🇪 Erinnerung

🇮🇩 kenangan

🇺🇦 спогад

🇵🇱 pamiątka

🇯🇵 記念品 (kinenhin)

🇫🇷 souvenir

🇪🇸 recuerdo

🇹🇷 anı

🇰🇷 기념품 (ginyeom-pum)

🇸🇦 تذكار

🇨🇿 památka

🇸🇰 pamätník

🇨🇳 纪念品 (jìniànpǐn)

🇸🇮 spomin

🇮🇸 minning

🇰🇿 естелік

🇬🇪 მახსოვრობა (makhsovroba)

🇦🇿 xatirə

🇲🇽 recuerdo

Etymology

The word 'memento' comes from the Latin word 'mementō' which means 'remember'. It was first used in English in the late 15th century. Originally, 'memento' referred to an object that serves to remind the owner of a person or event, often carried or kept as a souvenir. Over time, the word has also come to be used in the context of films or other media that serve as reminders of important events or themes.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #24,675, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.