English-Spanish translations for landmark

• hito
  La directiva propuesta es un hito para Europa. This proposed directive is a landmark for Europe.
  Nos sentimos orgullosos de este hito en la historia de nuestra democracia. We are proud of this landmark in the history of our democracy.
  No sé si el resto de sus Señorías lo saben: es una especie de hito para la historia. I do not know if colleagues know: it is a bit of a landmark in history.
• cepo
• mojón
• sobresaliente

Definition of landmark

• An object that marks the boundary of a piece of land (usually a stone, or a tree
• A recognizable natural or man-made feature used for navigation
• A notable location with historical, cultural, or geographical significance
• A major event or discovery
• To officially designate a site or building as a landmark

Examples

• an important landmark in human history
• a landmark paper in neurosurgery
• a landmark ruling/case

Related words

• landmass
• landmine
• Landmoth cum Catto