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conmemoración

commemoration

noun kohn-meh-moh-rah-SYOHN Rare

Usage Note

Conmemoración refers to a formal act of remembrance, typically for a historical event or person. It implies a more official or ceremonial tone than recuerdo (memory/souvenir). The verb is conmemorar and the adjective conmemorativo (placa conmemorativa — commemorative plaque).

Examples

"La ciudad organizó un acto de conmemoración de las víctimas."

Natural Translation

The city organized a commemoration for the victims.

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