Premios (en. Awards)

/pɾeˈmjos/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Distinctions awarded to individuals or entities for achievements or merits.

The Nobel prizes are recognized worldwide.

Los premios Nobel son reconocidos mundialmente.

Rewards or incentives as part of a contest or raffle.

The contest offers several awards to the winners.

El concurso ofrece varios premios a los ganadores.

Recognitions in the field of entertainment, such as the Oscars.

The Academy awards are held every year.

Los premios de la Academia se celebran cada año.

From the Latin 'praemium', meaning reward or prize.

to win an award

To receive a distinction for merits.

ganar un premio

critics' awards

Recognitions given by experts in a field.

premios de la crítica

academy awards

Referring to awards given by academic institutions.

premios de la academia

recognition

Appreciation or identification of someone's merits.

reconocimiento

contest

Competition to win awards.

concurso

accolade

Synonym for award, usually in a formal context.

galardón

Grand prize

The grand lottery prize changed his life.

El premio gordo de la lotería cambió su vida.

Consolation prize

Although I didn't win first place, I received a consolation prize.

Aunque no gané el primer lugar, me dieron un premio consuelo.