🇵🇹Portuguese Source WordCode: PT

marco histórico

Pronunciation / Transliteration: mar-co ees-to-ri-co

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Historical Landmark/hɪˈstɔːrɪkəl ˈlændmɑːrk/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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🇵🇹 Example Sentence in Portuguese:

"O Cristo Redentor é um marco histórico no Brasil."

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A building or site that has historical significance and is preserved for its cultural heritage.

    "The ancient ruins are a historical landmark that attract tourists from around the world."
  2. 2

    An event or moment in history that is recognized as significant.

    "The signing of the Declaration of Independence is a historical landmark in American history."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'historical' originates from the Greek word 'historikos', meaning 'of history', while 'landmark' derives from the Old English 'landmearc', referring to a boundary or marker of land. The combination reflects the significance of a site in historical context.

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