memento
word
Definition
A memento is an object kept as a reminder of a person, place, or special event.
Usage & Nuances
'Memento' is formal and often used for meaningful souvenirs or keepsakes with sentimental value. Do not confuse with 'momentum' (movement/energy) or 'moment' (short time). Common collocations: 'a memento of', 'keep as a memento'. Less common in casual speech; 'souvenir' is more everyday.
Spanish: recuerdo - reliquiaPortuguese (BR): lembrança - recordaçãoPortuguese (PT): lembrança - recordaçãoChinese (Simplified): 纪念品 - 留念物Chinese (Traditional): 紀念品 - 紀念物Hindi: स्मृति चिह्नArabic: تذكارBengali: স্মারক - স্মৃতিচিহ্নRussian: сувенир - памятный предметJapanese: 記念品 - 思い出の品Vietnamese: vật kỷ niệm - đồ lưu niệmKorean: 기념품 - 추억거리Turkish: hatıra - yadigârUrdu: یادگار - نشانی (یاد رکھنے کے لیے کوئی چیز)Indonesian: kenang-kenangan - cendera mata
Example Sentences
He kept the concert ticket as a memento.
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This shell is a memento from our vacation.
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She wears her grandmother’s ring as a memento.
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I picked up a small stone as a memento of that amazing day.
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Do you have any mementos from your childhood?
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He gave me an old photo as a memento of our friendship.
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