How to Say "monument" in Spanish
The most common Spanish word for “monument” is “estatua” — use 'estatua' specifically when referring to a statue, especially one depicting a person or figure, often found in public spaces.
estatua
es-TAH-twaesˈtatwa
Examples
En la plaza central hay una estatua de un héroe nacional.
In the central square there is a statue of a national hero.
La estatua de bronce fue dañada por la tormenta.
The bronze statue was damaged by the storm.
Ella se quedó inmóvil como una estatua cuando escuchó la noticia.
She stood still like a statue when she heard the news.
Always Feminine
Since 'estatua' ends in '-a', it is a feminine noun. You must always use feminine articles ('la estatua') and feminine adjectives ('una estatua grande').
Defining Material
To specify what the statue is made of, use the preposition 'de' (of/made of): 'la estatua de oro' (the statue made of gold).
Confusing Gender
Mistake: “El estatua es grande.”
Correction: La estatua es grande. (Remember it's always feminine, 'la'.)
monumento
mo-noo-men-tohmonuˈmento
Examples
Fuimos a ver el monumento en la plaza.
We went to see the monument in the square.
Este monumento histórico es muy antiguo.
This historical monument is very old.
La ciudad tiene muchos monumentos dedicados a sus héroes.
The city has many monuments dedicated to its heroes.
Gender Check
This is a masculine word. Always use 'el' or 'un' with it: 'el monumento' (the monument).
Plural Form
To talk about more than one, simply add an 's' to the end: 'los monumentos'.
Watch the Spelling
Mistake: “monomiento”
Correction: monumento (Remember it has 'u' after the 'n', just like in English).
Statue vs. Monument
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