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How to Say "recognition" in Spanish

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reconocimiento

reh-koh-noh-see-mee-EN-tohre.ko.no.siˈmjento

nounB1general
Use 'reconocimiento' when you mean the act of identifying someone or something, or acknowledging a fact or mistake.
A person smiling brightly and pointing excitedly toward another person, indicating they recognize them.

Examples

Hizo un reconocimiento inmediato de su error ante la prensa.

He made an immediate acknowledgment of his mistake to the press.

El reconocimiento facial en los móviles es una tecnología muy segura.

Facial recognition on cell phones is a very secure technology.

El país le dio reconocimiento oficial al nuevo gobierno.

The country gave official recognition to the new government.

identificación

nounB1general
Use 'identificación' specifically for the process or act of identifying a person or object, often in official or formal contexts.

Examples

La identificación de las víctimas fue un proceso largo y difícil.

The identification of the victims was a long and difficult process.

crédito

nounC1general
Use 'crédito' when referring to the acknowledgment of someone's effort, achievement, or credibility, often in a professional or reputational sense.

Examples

Su testimonio perdió todo crédito después de que se descubrieron las mentiras.

His testimony lost all credibility after the lies were discovered.

premio

PREH-mee-ohˈpɾe.mjo

nounB1general
Use 'premio' when 'recognition' is understood as a reward or prize given for an achievement.
A shiny gold medal hanging from a red and white striped ribbon.

Examples

Su dedicación al proyecto tuvo su premio: un aumento de sueldo.

His dedication to the project had its reward: a salary raise.

El verdadero premio fue ver la felicidad de sus padres.

The real reward was seeing his parents' happiness.

Reconocimiento vs. Identificación

Learners often confuse 'reconocimiento' and 'identificación'. Remember that 'identificación' is specifically about the act of recognizing *who or what* something is, like in a lineup. 'Reconocimiento' is broader, covering acknowledgment of mistakes, achievements, or simply identifying something in a general sense.

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