How to Say "monument" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “monument” is “estatua” — A1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
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'.)
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