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historic

[/hɪˈstɔːrɪk/]
adjective
histórico
1. Famous or important in history; memorable and significant
The moon landing was a historic moment for humanity.
O pouso na lua foi um momento histórico para a humanidade.
2. Of or relating to history or historical events
The museum contains historic artifacts from ancient Rome.
O museu contém artefatos históricos da Roma Antiga.
3. Belonging to the past; ancient or old
We visited the historic center of the old city.
Visitamos o centro histórico da cidade antiga.
Synonyms
famousmemorablesignificantmomentousimportant
Antonyms
insignificanttrivialmoderncontemporary

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
histórico
Standard usage throughout Brazil
São Paulo
histórico
Common in formal and informal contexts
Rio de Janeiro
histórico
Widely used in cultural and tourism contexts
Portugal
histórico
Standard European Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

historic preservation
historic record
historic site
historic value
make history
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