memorias
memories
The Spanish word 'memorias' translates to 'memories' in English. This noun is used to refer to something that is remembered from the past. It is a cognate, meaning it has the same linguistic derivation as an English word and the two words have the same meanings. Thus, it can also relate to recalling information from memory or the mental capacity or faculty of retaining and reviving facts, events, impressions, etc., or of recalling or recognizing previous experiences.
Example sentences using: memorias
Las memorias de ese día me hacen llorar.
The memories of that day make me cry.
Here 'memorias' is used to denote the speaker's emotional recollections about a specific day. The memories from that day are so impactful, they provoke an emotional reaction, in this case making the speaker cry.
Tengo muchas memorias de mi infancia.
I have many memories of my childhood.
In this example, 'memorias' is used to refer to personal recollections of the past, particularly pertaining to the speaker's childhood.
Podría llenar un libro con memorias de ella.
I could fill a book with memories of her.
This usage of 'memorias' illustrates a way to express the volume and significance of the speaker's memories of a particular person. It implies that the speaker has enough memories of this person to fill an entire book, suggesting a depth of experience and nostalgia.