Portuguese · Travel & Places
Museu
[/muˈzew/]
Museum
Intermediatenoun · m
Definition
A building in which objects of historical, scientific, artistic, or cultural interest are stored.
Edifício onde objetos de interesse histórico, científico ou artístico são guardados.
Example
O museu abre às dez da manhã.
The museum opens at ten in the morning.
Etymology
'Museu' comes from the Latin 'museum', referring to a place dedicated to the Muses, representing art and knowledge.
How & Where It’s Used
'Museu' is used formally to designate institutions that house collections of artifacts and art. It is prevalent in both spoken and written contexts.