relic

recuerdo, reliquia

Objeto antiguo que se conserva por los recuerdos que evoca, aunque ya no sea útil.

En inglés sencillo: An old object kept because it brings back memories, even if it is no longer useful.

• This watch is a family relic.
• She kept the ticket as a relic of childhood.
• He still uses that old relic of a camera.

Cómo se usa: a relic of something (The old toy is a relic of my childhood.)

Sinónimos: keepsake, memento

Expresiones frecuentes: a treasured relic, relic of childhood, an old relic

reliquia

Parte del cuerpo de un santo u objeto religioso antiguo que se conserva y se venera.

En inglés sencillo: A saint's body part or an old religious object that people keep and deeply respect.

• The church holds a sacred relic.
• Pilgrims came to see the saint’s relics.
• The relic was placed in a silver box.

Sinónimos: halidom

Expresiones frecuentes: holy relic, sacred relic, relic of someone