No. 3,461 in Portuguese
monumento
A "monumento" is a structure or landmark built to commemorate a person, event, or cultural significance.
In a sentence
O Cristo Redentor é um famoso monumento no Brasil.
The Christ the Redeemer is a famous monument in Brazil.
In this sentence, 'monumento' is used to refer to a large, iconic structure built to commemorate or represent something significant.
Os monumentos históricos da cidade atraem muitos turistas.
The historical monuments of the city attract many tourists.
Here, 'monumentos' is pluralized to denote multiple objects or structures of historical significance serving as attractions.
A construção deste monumento começou há mais de um século.
The construction of this monument began more than a century ago.
In this sentence, 'monumento' emphasizes the process and duration of creating a significant commemorative structure.
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