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mementos

 

[ məˈmɛntoʊz ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

keepsake

Objects kept as reminders of a person, place, or event; souvenirs.

Synonyms

keepsake, reminder, souvenir

Examples of usage

  • She kept all the mementos from her travels in a special box.
  • The locket she wore was a memento of her grandmother.
Context #2 | Noun

memory

Something that serves to remind or bring to mind a past event or person.

Synonyms

memory jogger, reminder, reminiscence

Examples of usage

  • The old photo was a memento of their childhood together.
  • The smell of the ocean was a memento of summer vacations.

Translations

Translations of the word "mementos" in other languages:

🇵🇹 lembranças

🇮🇳 यादगार वस्तुएँ

🇩🇪 Erinnerungen

🇮🇩 kenang-kenangan

🇺🇦 сувеніри

🇵🇱 pamiątki

🇯🇵 思い出の品

🇫🇷 souvenirs

🇪🇸 recuerdos

🇹🇷 hatıralar

🇰🇷 기념품

🇸🇦 تذكارات

🇨🇿 památky

🇸🇰 pamiatky

🇨🇳 纪念品

🇸🇮 spominki

🇮🇸 minjagripir

🇰🇿 естеліктер

🇬🇪 სუვენირები

🇦🇿 xatirələr

🇲🇽 recuerdos

Word origin

The word 'memento' originated from the Latin word 'mementō' meaning 'remember'. In the 1700s, it evolved in English to refer to objects kept as reminders of past events or people. 'Mementos' have been used throughout history to preserve memories and commemorate important moments in people's lives.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #29,166, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.