Momento or Memento
Did you mean "Memento"?
❌INCORRECT
Momento
This spelling is incorrect in English. "Momento" is not a valid English word (though it is a word in Spanish and Italian for "moment").
✅CORRECT
Memento
This is the correct spelling. "Memento" is a noun meaning a keepsake or souvenir.
Definition
Memento (noun): An object kept as a reminder or souvenir of a person or event; a keepsake or remembrance.
Examples:
- She kept the ticket stub as a memento of the concert.
- The photo album serves as a memento of our family vacation.
- He gave her a small memento to remember him by.
Synonyms
Words with similar meanings to "memento":
Nouns:
- Souvenir
- Keepsake
- Token
- Remembrance
- Relic
Related Terms:
- Memorabilia
- Heirloom
- Trophy
- Reminder
Note: "Memento" is the correct spelling for a keepsake or reminder. "Momento" is a common misspelling in English—remember, it has an "e" after the "m." ("Momento" is a real word in Spanish and Italian for "moment.")
FAQ's
Is it momento or memento?
The correct word in English is "memento." "Momento" is a common misspelling, but is a real word in Spanish and Italian.
How to pronounce memento?
The correct pronunciation is /məˈmɛntoʊ/ (muh-MEN-toh).
What does memento mean?
An object kept as a reminder or souvenir of a person or event; a keepsake or remembrance.