Filipino · Culture & Society

museo

Museum

Intermediatenoun

Definition

A building where important objects and art are shown.

Example

Libre ang museo tuwing Linggo.

The museum is free on Sundays.

Etymology

'Museo' is borrowed from the Spanish term 'museo', which was introduced during the era of colonization and refers to institutions dedicated to preserving art and history.

How & Where It’s Used

'Museo' is used formally in discussions about culture and heritage, commonly appearing in academic writing and public discourse across all regions.

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