memo vs memento
memo
Definitions
noun
- a written proposal or reminder
Examples
At the iron railings turn left into the war memorial gardens.
Three tall memorial archways inscribed with Chinese characters stand outside the temple.
The scene will be etched on my memory forever.
memento
Definitions
noun
- a reminder of past events
Examples
An adjoining room is littered with mementos of more recent island history: a rack of antlers, a rusty plow, and an old dentist's chair.
The church’s reception area was decorated with a number of mementos from Crystal’s life, including a tiara, framed pictures of her with loved ones, and an adult-sized pink onesie with feet.
Keepsakes and mementoes top the gift list during the season of celebration.
