commemorative

BrE /kəˈmɛmərətɪv/ AmE /kəˈmeməreɪtɪv/

adjective en → es

1 MEMORIAL [attributive / predicative] B2

designed to remember an important event or person from the past

conmemorativo, en memoria de

  • a commemorative coin/stamp/medal

Collocations commemorative event · commemorative plaque

  • The city held a commemorative service for the victims of the war.

    La ciudad celebró un servicio conmemorativo para las víctimas de la guerra.

2 HONOR [attributive / predicative] B2

designed to honor someone who has died or achieved something important

en honor a, en recuerdo de

  • a commemorative statue/tombstone

Collocations commemorative plaque · commemorative exhibition

  • The museum is hosting a commemorative exhibition of the artist's work.

    El museo está organizando una exposición conmemorativa del trabajo del artista.