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remembrance

[/rɪˈmɛmbrəns/]
nounfemininepl: remembrances
lembrança
1. The action or fact of remembering someone or something
In remembrance of those who served
Em lembrança daqueles que serviram
2. A memory or recollection
Childhood remembrances filled her mind
Lembranças da infância preenchiam sua mente
3. A keepsake or object kept as a reminder of someone or something
She kept the photograph as a remembrance of her grandmother
Ela guardava a fotografia como uma lembrança de sua avó
4. A commemoration or memorial service
A remembrance ceremony was held at the memorial
Uma cerimônia de homenagem foi realizada no memorial
Synonyms
memoryrecollectionmementokeepsakememorialcommemoration
Antonyms
forgetfulnessoblivion

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
lembrança
Most common usage; also means 'souvenir' or 'gift'
Rio de Janeiro
lembrança
Standard usage; sometimes 'recordação' in more formal contexts
São Paulo
lembrança
Standard usage; aligned with national standard Portuguese
Portugal
lembrança
Standard usage; 'recordação' also common for formal commemorations

Related Idioms & Phrases

in remembrance of - em lembrança de (in honor/memory of)
living remembrance - lembrança viva (a living memory)
day of remembrance - dia de lembrança (commemoration day)
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