memoria

Memória is a term rooted in Latin that broadly refers to the faculty of remembering or recalling past experiences, knowledge, or information. In everyday language, it describes the mental process involved in storing, retaining, and retrieving information. This can include personal memories, learned facts, or skills. The concept encompasses both short-term memory—for briefly holding information—and long-term memory, where information is stored more permanently. Essentially, memória is the brain's capacity to preserve and access our past experiences, enabling us to learn, adapt, and navigate our environment effectively.