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Memento vs. Momento
Memento
/məˈmentəʊ/Examples:
The old letter served as a memento of their friendship.He wore the ring as a memento of his grandfather's legacy.They kept the ticket stub as a memento of the concert night.
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Momento
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A momento captured the essence of the seaside sunset.Her photo gallery was a momento of her world travels.The award served as a momento of his dedication and hard work.
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Ways to tell them apart:
- Memento is derived from Latin and is related to memory or remembrance.
- Momento is often a misspelling of moment which is related to a specific point in time.
- To avoid confusion, remember that memento, like memory, has an e that appears before the n.
- Memento might remind us of creating memories, hence its use in keepsakes.
- Use a memento to recall moments, not momento which is not a valid form.
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