nobel
“nobel” means “Nobel Prize winner” in Spanish (referring to a person who has won the award).
Nobel Prize winner
Also: Nobel Prize
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Mario Vargas Llosa es un nobel de literatura.
A2Mario Vargas Llosa is a Nobel Prize winner in literature.
El científico recibió el premio nobel por sus investigaciones.
B1The scientist received the Nobel Prize for his research.
Varios nobeles se reunieron para discutir el cambio climático.
B2Several Nobel laureates gathered to discuss climate change.
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Words that translate to "nobel" in Spanish:
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Which spelling refers to the famous prize established by Alfred Nobel?
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Named after Alfred Nobel, the Swedish inventor of dynamite, who left his fortune to establish the prizes in his will.
First recorded: Early 20th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to capitalize 'nobel'?
Only if you are using the full official title 'Premio Nobel'. If you are talking about a person who won it (e.g., 'el nobel colombiano'), use lowercase.
What is the difference between 'nobel' and 'novel'?
They sound identical! However, 'nobel' (B) is the prize, while 'novel' (V) means a 'newbie' or beginner.
Is it 'el nobel' or 'la nobel'?
It depends on the person. You can say 'el nobel' for a man and 'la nobel' for a woman.