landmark

• Sustantivo que designa un objeto o lugar notable y fácilmente reconocible en el paisaje, un hito histórico o suceso decisivo, un mojón o señal que marca un límite, o un punto de referencia anatómico utilizado en cirugía o mediciones.

A noun referring to a prominent or well-known object in a landscape, an important historical event or turning point, a boundary marker, or an anatomical reference point used in surgery or measurement.

1. Prominent landscape featureB1formal

   A notable or easily recognized object in a landscape, often used for navigation or as a point of reference.

   Hito geográfico o punto de referencia del paisaje

   • The Eiffel Tower is a famous landmark in Paris.
   • The old lighthouse served as a landmark for sailors.
   • We used the mountain peak as a landmark to find our way back.

   Sinónimosbeaconfeaturemonumentprominencereference point

2. Important historical eventB2formal

   An event or development that marks a significant turning point or change in history.

   Hito histórico

   • The signing of the treaty was a landmark in international relations.
   • The invention of the internet was a landmark in human communication.
   • The court case became a landmark for civil rights.

   Sinónimosbenchmarkmilestoneturning pointwatershed

3. Boundary markerB2formal

   A physical mark or object that indicates the boundary of a piece of land.

   Marca de límite

   • The stone wall served as a landmark between the two properties.
   • Surveyors placed a metal post as a landmark for the property line.
   • Ancient landmarks were often carved into rocks.

   Sinónimosmarkermonument

4. Anatomical reference pointC1formalmedical

   A specific anatomical structure used as a point of origin or reference in surgery or for taking measurements.

   Punto de referencia anatómico

   • The surgeon used the bony landmark to guide the incision.
   • The landmark on the skull helps in locating the brain region.
   • Measurements were taken from the anatomical landmark on the hip.

   Sinónimosguidemarkerpoint of referencereference point