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acervo

[a-SER-vo]
nounmasculinepl: acervos
collection, archive, repertoire
1. A collection of items, documents, or artifacts, typically organized and preserved
The museum's art collection is one of the most important in the country.
O acervo de arte do museu é um dos mais importantes do país.
2. A repository or storehouse of knowledge, information, or resources
The library has an extensive collection of rare books.
A biblioteca possui um acervo extenso de livros raros.
3. Cultural or intellectual heritage; the sum of knowledge or traditions
The country's cultural heritage includes indigenous traditions.
O acervo cultural do país inclui tradições indígenas.
Synonyms
coleçãoarquivorepertórioconjuntopatrimônio

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
acervo
Standard usage for collections and archives
Portugal
acervo
Less common; 'coleção' or 'arquivo' more frequently used

Related Idioms & Phrases

acervo documental - documentary collection
acervo patrimonial - heritage collection
acervo cultural - cultural heritage/collection
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