premio
“premio” means “prize” in Spanish. It has 3 different meanings depending on context:
prize
Also: award, trophy
📝 In Action
El equipo recibió un premio de diez mil euros por ganar el torneo.
A2The team received a prize of ten thousand euros for winning the tournament.
Ese actor ganó el premio a mejor película el año pasado.
B1That actor won the award for best movie last year.
reward
Also: recognition
📝 In Action
Su dedicación al proyecto tuvo su premio: un aumento de sueldo.
B1His dedication to the project had its reward: a salary raise.
El verdadero premio fue ver la felicidad de sus padres.
B2The real reward was seeing his parents' happiness.
premium
Also: jackpot, winnings
📝 In Action
El premio gordo de la lotería de Navidad es enorme este año.
B2The Christmas lottery jackpot is huge this year.
El premio del seguro de vida se paga trimestralmente.
C1The life insurance premium is paid quarterly.
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Quick Quiz: premio
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence uses 'premio' in its financial/insurance context?
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📚 Etymology▼
The word comes from the Latin word *praemium*, which meant 'profit,' 'advantage,' or 'reward.' It is formed from *prae-* (meaning 'before') and *emere* (meaning 'to take' or 'to buy'), suggesting something taken or received in advance or in return for merit.
First recorded: 13th century (in Spanish)
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
¿Cómo se dice 'prize money'?
You can say 'el dinero del premio' or simply 'el premio en metálico' (the prize in cash).
Is 'premio' related to the word for 'first' or 'primary'?
Yes, indirectly. Both 'premio' and words like 'primero' (first) share the Latin root *prae-* (before), suggesting something that comes before or is superior.