El monumento
Example: Visitamos el monumento más famoso de la ciudad ayer.
Definition
"El monumento" refers to a structure or building created to commemorate a person, event, or idea, often holding historical, cultural, or artistic significance. It is commonly visited by tourists as a symbol or reminder of heritage.
Etymology
The word "el monumento" comes from the Latin 'monumentum,' meaning a memorial or reminder. It originally referred to something that serves to remind or preserve memory, which perfectly fits the purpose of monuments today.
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"El monumento" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - Tourism - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 135 commonly used words.
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