monument

• Substantivo que designa uma construção, edifício ou estátua erguida para homenagear ou lembrar uma pessoa, um evento ou um período histórico significativo. Também pode se referir a uma obra arquitetônica ou escultórica de grande valor histórico ou artístico.

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

   • 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.

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2. Enduring exampleB2formal

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

   Monumento (em sentido figurado)

   • 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.

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