comemorar

Senses

1. 1.

   to celebrate

   to mark or observe a special occasion or achievement with festivities or acknowledgment

2. 2.

   to commemorate

   to honor the memory of an event or person, especially on an anniversary

Examples

• "Vamos comemorar meu aniversário no sábado com uma festa em casa."

  We're going to celebrate my birthday on Saturday with a party at home.

• "A família se reuniu para comemorar a formatura da filha."

  The family gathered to celebrate their daughter's graduation.

• "Todo ano comemoramos o Dia da Independência com um churrasco."

  Every year we commemorate Independence Day with a barbecue.

Usage

Common verb used for both joyful celebrations (birthdays, victories) and formal commemorations (historical dates, anniversaries). Often appears with prepositions: "comemorar com" (celebrate with someone/something). Regular -ar verb conjugation.