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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