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    Premio (en. Prize)

    /ˈpɾe.mjo/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    An amount of money or good given to someone as recognition.
    The Nobel Prize is one of the most prestigious.
    El premio Nobel es uno de los más prestigiosos.
    Recognition or distinction awarded to a person for their merits.
    He won a prize at the film festival.
    Ganó un premio en el festival de cine.
    The result of a contest or competition.
    The prize was awarded at a special ceremony.
    El premio fue otorgado en una ceremonia especial.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'premium', meaning 'reward' or 'benefit'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    grand prize
    The most important or valuable prize in a contest.
    premio mayor
    to be a prize
    Referring to someone as someone very dear or valued.
    ser un premio
    to give a prize
    To grant recognition or reward someone.
    dar un premio

    Related Words

    reward
    Compensation or gift for an effort or achievement.
    recompensa
    award
    Prize or recognition awarded for a merit.
    galardón
    contest
    Competition in which prizes are awarded.
    concurso

    Slang Meanings

    Little prize
    You won the little prize of the week for your work.
    Ganaste el premito de la semana por tu trabajo.
    Prize giver
    That movie is a prize giver, no one can resist it.
    Esa película es un premiador, nadie puede resistirse a ella.