monument

• Construcción, edificio o estatua erigidos para conmemorar a una persona, un evento o un período histórico significativo.

A noun referring to a structure, building, or statue built to commemorate a person, event, or significant historical period.

1. Historical structureA2formal

   A structure, building, or statue built to commemorate a person or event.

   Monumento histórico

   • The Washington Monument is a famous landmark in the USA.
   • They visited the ancient monument in Rome.
   • The monument was built in memory of the soldiers.

   Sinónimoscenotaphlandmarkmausoleummemorialremembranceshrinestatuetestament

2. Enduring exampleB2formal

   Something that serves as a lasting reminder or example of something.

   Monumento como ejemplo perdurable

   • His book is a monument to his dedication to history.
   • The building stands as a monument to modern architecture.
   • Her achievements are a monument to hard work.

   Sinónimosmemorialremindersymboltestamenttokentribute