Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

acervo

Noun
ah-SET-vroh
Definition
A collection or accumulation of items, often used to refer to a body of knowledge or a curated set of works.
Examples
  • O acervo da biblioteca inclui muitos livros raros.
  • Ele trabalhou para preservar o acervo cultural da região.
  • O acervo do museu é impressionante.
Meaning
In Portuguese, ‘acervo’ typically denotes a collection, especially regarding cultural, artistic, or historical artifacts, or it can refer to a body of accumulated literature or data.
Synonyms
  • coleção
  • conjunto
  • repertório