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memoria

memory

noun meh-MOH-ryah Less Common

Origin: from Latin 'memoria'

Usage Note

Memoria covers both human memory and computer storage. The phrase a memoria means 'by heart' (imparare a memoria), and in memoria di means 'in memory of' someone.

Examples

"Ho una buona memoria."

Natural Translation

I have a good memory.

Literal Translation

I-have a good memory.

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