relic

• Substantivo que designa um objeto que sobreviveu de uma época anterior, especialmente aquele que tem interesse histórico, religioso ou sentimental; também pode ser algo que resta de um todo desaparecido, como um vestígio ou sobrevivência de um tempo passado.

A noun referring to an object surviving from an earlier time, especially one of historical or sentimental interest.

1. Ancient artifactB2formal

   An object from a past era that has endured to the present day, often of historical or cultural significance.

   Artefato antigo

   • The museum displayed a relic from the Roman Empire.
   • Archaeologists discovered a rare relic in the ancient tomb.
   • This relic is one of the few surviving pieces from that civilization.

   Sinônimosantiqueantiquityartifactcurioheirloomremnantvestige

2. Sentimental keepsakeB1informal

   An item kept for its emotional value, reminding the owner of a person, place, or event.

   Lembrança afetiva

   • She kept her grandmother's ring as a relic of her childhood.
   • The old photograph is a relic of their wedding day.
   • He treasures that relic from his first trip abroad.

   Sinônimoskeepsakemementomemorialremembranceremindersouvenirtoken