premios

PREH-mee-ohs/'pɾemjos/

“premios” means “prizes” in Spanish (general rewards for winning).

prizes, awards

Also: rewards, premiums

NounmA1

Mexico

A collection of brightly colored rewards, including a shining golden trophy, a silver medal hanging from a red ribbon, and a blue winner's ribbon.

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Ella ganó tres premios en la ceremonia de anoche.

She won three awards at last night's ceremony.

Los premios para el concurso de arte son cien euros y una beca.

The prizes for the art contest are one hundred euros and a scholarship.

El director de la empresa entregó los premios a los empleados más productivos.

The company director handed out the rewards to the most productive employees.

Word Connections

Synonyms

galardones (accolades, honors)
recompensas (rewards)

Common Collocations

ganar premios – to win awards
entrega de premios – awards ceremony
premios de consolación – consolation prizes

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "premios" in Spanish:

awards→premiums→prizes→rewards→

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Quick Quiz: premios

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👥 Word Family▼

premio(prize, award (singular)) — Noun

premiar(to award, to reward) — Verb

premiado(awarded, prize-winning) — Adjective

🎵 Rhymes▼

remediosmedios

📚 Etymology▼

The word comes from the Latin term *praemium*, meaning 'reward' or 'profit.' It has been used for hundreds of years to describe something valuable given as recognition.

First recorded: 13th century

Cognates (Related words)

Italian: premioPortuguese: prêmioFrench: prime

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between 'premios' and 'recompensas'?

While both mean 'rewards,' 'premios' usually implies a formal award or prize given after a competition, ceremony, or lottery. 'Recompensas' often refers to a generic reward for a task or service, like a financial bonus or a favor.

Can 'premios' refer to money?

Yes, absolutely! If you win money in a contest or lottery, that money is considered part of the 'premios' (the prizes).