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souvenir

[/ˌsuːvəˈnɪr/]
nounmasculinepl: souvenirs
lembrança
1. a thing that is kept as a reminder of a person, place, or event
She bought a souvenir from the beach to remember her vacation.
Ela comprou uma lembrança da praia para lembrar suas férias.
2. a small decorative or useful object for sale to tourists
The tourist shop sells souvenirs like keychains and t-shirts.
A loja de turistas vende lembranças como chaveiros e camisetas.
Synonyms
keepsakemementoremembrancetoken

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
lembrança
Most common usage across Brazil
Brazil
recordação
Alternative, more formal term
Portugal
lembrança
Same as Brazilian Portuguese
Portugal
recordação
More literary or formal usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

keep as a souvenir
souvenir shop
tourist souvenir
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